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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

Braintree, CM7 2SYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
89%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#356 of 13,686 nationally

About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

If you’re a parent weighing up St Francis Catholic Primary School in Braintree, the numbers suggest it’s a popular choice. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 47 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.04. Every one of those 23 first-preference applicants was offered a spot, which is a strong signal that local families rate it highly. The school is at full capacity with 210 pupils, and just 9% of children qualify for free school meals, which is below the national average. While there’s no parent-view survey data to draw on here, the combination of high demand and full occupancy tells its own story about how the school is regarded in the community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGilchrist Way, Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 2SY
HeadteacherVicky Jackson
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisNetballRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

Source: stfrancisbraintree.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.