Is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 195th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?

Applications for Reception places at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

Gilchrist Way, Braintree, CM7 2SY

Local ranking195th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 96 (47%)
Girls: 107 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (97% full)
SEND: 9.1%
FSM Eligible: 9.1%
EAL: 27.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 6.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,773/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.6%
White Other: 18.2%
Black African: 12.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.9%

42.6%

White British

18.2%

White Other

12.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01376320440

head@st-francis.essex.sch.uk

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Gilchrist Way

Braintree, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115194
UKPRN: 10076870
Establishment No.: 3790

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