St Francis School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 February 2025
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.
Head · Mr David Lee
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.