St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
423
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Norwich community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 423 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Felicity Hope, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3086th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 22 in Norwich.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 57 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Norwich, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 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 | Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norwich, NR2 3QB |
| Headteacher | Felicity Hope |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 423 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 423 / 420 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Jan 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3086th of 13,686
Nationally
298th of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 22
In Norwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
73%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
112
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Jessopp Road, Norwich
Norwich, NR2 3QB
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