The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Felicity Hope (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Clare School
Special school · 439m away
Colman Infant School
Primary · 449m away
Colman Junior School
Primary · 452m away
The Parkside School, Norwich
Special school · 535m away
Avenue Junior School
Primary · 563m away
Bluebell Primary School
Primary · 917m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 980m away
Eaton Hall School, Norwich
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School take?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is in Norwich, NR2 3QB, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis of Assisi 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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