St. Francis School was founded in 1816 as ‘St. Vincent de Paul and St. Patrick’ in the High Street, Stratford providing Catholic education to the community of Stratford. In about 1870 part of the school was transferred to Grove Crescent Road adjoining the new church of St. Vincent – later St. Francis. The other part of the school transferred to Forest lane. Soon afterwards in 1874 the two schools recombined at Grove Crescent Road.
In 1884 St. Patrick’s Infant School was opened on the old site in the High Street. In 1890 St. Vincent’s ( by now St. Francis) re-divided. The girl’s and infants moved into Park Avenue. The boys remained in Grove Crescent Road until 1900 when they too went to Park Avenue.
In 1900 St Patrick’s infant school closed and its pupils were transferred to St. Francis. In 1945 the school was reorganised into separate infant and mixed junior schools. Voluntary Aided status was granted in 1949.
In the early 1970’s the two schools moved to Maryland Park and were amalgamated in 1992 to become St. Francis Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School.
The film director Alfred Hitchcock who was brought up as a Catholic in Leytonstone attended this school for a short time together with other members of his family as a small boy.
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SFCPS is too good. The children are an absolute credit to the school.
By Walton (Nov, 2017) |
I'm from St Francis myself my older daughter as well we loved it so yes full 5 marks if there was more i would give u more as you well deserve it. Thanks st francis 4 looking after our young . Xx
By Marisa Goncalves (Oct, 2017) |
Massive thank you to St. Francis' Catholic Primary School for inviting me into their wonderful School! :-)
The Children were so attentive and welcoming!
By Stephanie Slater (Dec, 2016) |
Now in year 7. There teachers are all lovely just do well and theyll love you back.
By ShanelRuikia (Jul, 2016) |
Fantastic school with a real friendly learning environment. My son looks forward to going to school each day.
By Darren Kilgariff (Jun, 2016) |
Great school 4 your kids 2 make new friends plus there is not a day that goes by my kid comes home crying . She can't wait until the next day she loves her school
By Collette Linton (Mar, 2018) |