St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is a voluntary aided school in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 210 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

210 / 210 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2SY

Phone

01376320440

Headteacher

Vicky Jackson

Website

www.stfrancisbraintree.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is a voluntary aided school in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree have?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree has 210 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree's Ofsted rating?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 June 2024).

How does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is located at Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2SY.