St Francis School
Pewsey, Wiltshire, South West · SN9 5NT
Set in Pewsey, Wiltshire, St Francis School is a small, non-denominational independent school taking children from their earliest years through to age 13. With around 194 pupils on roll, it offers the close-knit, family feel that a school of this size can sustain, and its broad nursery-to-prep age span means siblings can progress together over many years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good at its 2025 inspection, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent. The school is led by Head Mr David Lee.
194
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-13
- Pupils
- 194
- Location
- Pewsey, Wiltshire, South West
- Website
- https://www.stfpewsey.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01672 563228
Headteacher
Head Mr David Lee
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' academic and other achievements to be good. As a prep school finishing at 13, St Francis prepares children for the next stage of their education, and its small roll allows teachers to know each child well.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 February 2025
The last word
A small Wiltshire prep with a particularly strong record on personal development; parents should note the ISI found regulatory compliance not met at the latest inspection and may wish to ask the school how this is being addressed.
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St Francis School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Francis School located?
St Francis School is located at Pewsey, Pewsey, SN9 5NT.
What type of school is St Francis School?
St Francis School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend St Francis School?
St Francis School has approximately 194 pupils on roll.
What is St Francis School's inspection rating?
St Francis School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 25 February 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.