St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
Maldon, CM9 6HN · Essex · primary school
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219th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
Overview
St Francis Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming and caring" environment where pupils exhibit "kindness and respect." The curriculum is generally well-designed, with strong outcomes in reading and early years, though consistency across all subjects requires further development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "delighted to attend" and demonstrate a strong sense of community, embodying the motto "we journey together."
- Reading provision is excellent, with teachers delivering the phonics programme "consistently well" and providing effective support for those needing extra help.
- The early years setting is "carefully designed," allowing the youngest children to "flourish" in a language-rich environment.
- Staff provide "effective tailored support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain, showing empathy, respect, and an understanding of democracy through roles like the school council.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, key knowledge is not laid out clearly enough, meaning some pupils are not taught in the intended depth.
- Expectations for pupil achievement are not consistently high enough in all areas, leading to some work being "too easy" and failing to extend learning sufficiently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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