St Francis Catholic Primary School
Nailsea, BS48 4PD · North Somerset · primary school
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11th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.2/10 against 4,133 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 142 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Francis Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Francis Catholic Primary School is described as a school that has "thrived" following its move into The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, achieving "Good" across all key judgement areas. The report highlights a "nurturing ethos" where pupils are "polite, courteous and eloquent," and notes that by the end of key stage 2, they "achieve well" and are "well prepared for their next stage of education."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-thought-out" and "logically ordered," enabling pupils to "recall their knowledge across the long term."
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, becoming "empathetic and compassionate citizens" through charity work and community engagement.
- Relationships with parents are "highly positive," with all surveyed parents recommending the school and valuing the "well-rounded education."
- Attendance is "improving and close to national figures" due to the school’s forensic analysis of data.
- Staff benefit from strong trust support, resulting in a "strong, shared vision" and effective implementation of the Catholic ethos.
Areas to improve
- Staff must better consider what pupils can already do to ensure tasks "sufficiently deepen their thinking" and extend knowledge.
- The school must continue addressing historical gaps in phonics knowledge for a few pupils to ensure they "catch up quickly."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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