St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicky Jackson, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 356th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 46 in Braintree.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gilchrist Way, Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 2SY |
| Headteacher | Vicky Jackson |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (89%)
356th of 13,686
Nationally
35th of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
89%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
89%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gilchrist Way, Gilchrist Way, Braintree
Braintree, CM7 2SY
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