St Francis CE
Primary School
Admissions
Choosing the right school for your child
SFPS is a small school with a community feel where your child's individuality is recognised and celebrated. A school which puts values at the heart of everything we do whilst striving to ensure children have the opportunity to 'be their best'.
We know that choosing a school or nursery for your child is an important but difficult decision. You will gain so much information and knowledge from word of mouth and information on school websites, but nothing will support you in making the decision like the feeling you get as you look around a school in action.
We are still accepting applications for nursery for September 2026! Do get in touch if you would like to come and have a look around our wonderful provision, including our newly refurbished, stand-alone nursery with private garden.
Open events
If you are considering a Reception or Nursery place for September 2027, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Open Morning on Wednesday 14th October at 9:30am.
Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision, and our Open Morning provides a wonderful opportunity to experience life at St Francis first-hand. You will have the chance to tour our school, visit classrooms, meet members of our staff team, and see our children actively engaged in their learning. It is the perfect way to gain a feel for our nurturing, inclusive environment and discover what makes our school community so special.
If you would like to attend, please register your interest here: St Francis Open Morning 2026
Alternatively, you are warmly invited to join one of our Collective Worship assemblies, led by Reverend Richard from St Francis Church, Bournville. These take place every Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 9:30am and offer a lovely opportunity to experience the welcoming atmosphere of our school community and see how our Christian values are woven into school life.
If you would like to attend an assembly, please contact the school office in advance so that we can arrange for a member of the leadership team to welcome you, answer any questions you may have, and show you around our school.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing all that St Francis has to offer.
Nursery
St Francis Nursery has a yearly intake every September following a child’s third birthday. Children are entitled to 15 hours a week provision, which is either allocated over 5 mornings or 5 afternoons. Full-time provision is available for a top-up fee of £75 per week for 5 full days of provision (£5 per hour).
To see if you are eligible for 30 hours of funded provision, visit:
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
To apply for a place at St Francis Nursery for September 2026, please complete the application form below and email it to enquiry.stf@fioretti.co.uk
Reception
To apply for a Reception place at St Francis CE Primary School & Nursery, a school admission form must be completed alongside the Birmingham City Council Admission form. Please find the supplementary form, within our Admissions Policy (see policy below) and as an attachment below. The closing date for primary school applications for a place in a Reception Class for September 2026 is January 2026.
In-Year Admissions
All applications for in-year admissions should be made directly to the Local Governing Body (via email to enquiry.stf@fioretti.co.uk).
If you have a query about the process, then please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Heather Holmes-McClure.
To arrange a visit, please complete the St Francis Primary and Nursery School Tour Form, and we will contact you to arrange a suitable date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office directly.
For further advice on admissions, visit: