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 2025! 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. 

Nursery

St Francis Nursery have 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 to 30 hours funded provision, visit:

https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

To apply for a place at St Francis Nursery for September 2025, 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 from must be completed alongside the Birmingham City Council Admission form. Please find the supplementary form, within our Admissions Policy (see policy below). The closing date for primary school applications for a place in a Reception Class for September 2026 is January 2026.

Admission Forms can be found as an appendix to our Admissions Policy or click on the link below:

Open events

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Morning on Wednesday 22nd October. It was a pleasure to welcome so many families and share the warmth, joy, and learning that make St. Francis Church of England Primary School & Nursery so special.

If you are considering a Reception place for September 2026, we would be delighted to offer you a personal tour of the school. Visiting during the school day is a wonderful way to experience our nurturing environment and see our children actively engaged in their learning.

Alternatively, you are warmly invited to attend one of our Collective Worship assemblies, led by Reverend Richard from St. Francis Church in Bournville. These take place every Tuesday morning from 9:00–9:30am. If you would like to join us, please contact the school office in advance so we can arrange for a member of the leadership team to welcome you and show you around.

~ Please note that St. Francis Church of England Primary School & Nursery requires an additional admissions application form. This must be completed and returned to Mrs Heather Holmes-McClure in the school office via email at enquiry.stf@fioretti.co.uk.

To arrange a visit or request an application form, please contact the school office — we look forward to welcoming you!

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. 

 

 

For further advice on admissions, visit:

Birmingham Local Education Authority Admissions

Timetable for the primary school admissions process | Apply for reception class or primary school | Birmingham City Council