The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tim Purser
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Station Road, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNailsea School
Secondary · 451m away
Golden Valley Primary School
Primary · 496m away
Hannah More Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Grove Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
West Leigh Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lime Hills Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.5km away
Backwell School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Kingshill Church School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Catholic Primary School currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Catholic Primary School is in Nailsea, BS48 4PD, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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