The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Vicky Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gilchrist Way, Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 358m away
Tabor Academy
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Advanced Education-Pear Trees
Independent · 1.3km away
John Ray Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.9km away
Lyons Hall School
Primary · 2.2km away
Notley Green Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is in Braintree, CM7 2SY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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