St Francis Catholic Primary School

About St Francis Catholic Primary School

St Francis Catholic Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Nailsea, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 143 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Somerset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

143 / 210 (68%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 September 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

Station Road, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 4PD

Phone

01275855373

Head Teacher

Tim Purser

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Francis Catholic Primary School?

St Francis Catholic Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Nailsea, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Francis Catholic Primary School have?

St Francis Catholic Primary School has 143 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

69% of pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Francis Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Francis Catholic Primary School is part of THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School?

St Francis Catholic Primary School is located at Station Road, Nailsea, North Somerset, BS48 4PD.