St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gilchrist Way Gilchrist Way Braintree Essex CM7 2SY |
| Phone | 01376320440 |
| Reference Number | 115194 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.52%
Girls: 50.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43.3% |
| White, Other | 20% |
| African | 8.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Irish | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-11-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-03-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Lancaster Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5UL |
0.22 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2NS |
0.52 miles |
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Great Bradfords Junior School
Marlborough Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9LW |
0.82 miles |
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Marlborough Road, Great Bradfords Estate, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9LW |
0.82 miles |
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John Ray Junior School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL |
1.11 miles |
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John Ray Infant School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL |
1.12 miles |
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Lyons Hall School
Deerleap Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9FH |
1.36 miles |
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Notley Green Primary School
Blickling Road, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7ZJ |
1.44 miles |
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Bocking Primary School
Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5LA |
1.49 miles |
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Beckers Green Primary School
Beckers Green Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3PR |
1.53 miles |
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Rayne Primary and Nursery School
Capel Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6BZ |
1.84 miles |
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White Court School
Ennerdale Avenue, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7UE |
1.84 miles |
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Cressing Primary School
Braintree Road, Tye Green, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8JE |
2.54 miles |
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Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AN |
2.92 miles |
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Shalford Primary School
Church End, Shalford, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5EZ |
3.43 miles |
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White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, Witham, Essex, CM8 1RZ |
3.87 miles |
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St Margaret's Preparatory School
Gosfield Hall Park, Halstead, CO9 1SE |
4.15 miles |
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Great Leighs Primary School
Aragon Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1RP |
4.17 miles |
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Gosfield Community Primary School
The Street, Gosfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1ST |
4.26 miles |
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Felsted Primary School
Watch House Green, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3EB |
4.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Tabor Academy
Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5XP |
0.38 miles |
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The Edith Borthwick School
Enterprise Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN |
0.52 miles |
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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY |
1.16 miles |
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Alec Hunter Academy
Stubbs Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3NR |
1.39 miles |
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Gosfield School
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4.91 miles |
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Felsted School
Stebbing Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL |
4.93 miles |