VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Goodgraded 25/06/2024Ages 4–11210 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Braintree, within the Essex local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 210 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/06/2024, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Braintree can view St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/06/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals11.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language24.6%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Braintree
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