The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Peear (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6HN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is in Maldon, CM9 6HN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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