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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Gilchrist Way, Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2SY, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.3 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, outperforming 79% of schools, indicating a positive community reputation. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 17%, overall parent satisfaction and the school's supportive environment contribute to a solid choice for families.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.4%
White Other18.1%
Black African12.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.88275, 0.54794 · CM7 2SY
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115194
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2024.
Is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree a good school?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree scores 79.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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