SchoolScoresSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Jessopp Road, Norwich, NR2 3QB
01603 441484 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 December 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
154 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Norwich comparisons use the 94 of its 142 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 19th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 98% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 124 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 91 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norwich. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norwich figures pool parents at the Norwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
65% — 9 points above the Norfolk average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 76 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (75%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 132 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 120th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 91st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.3% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 88th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 142 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 82nd highest of 115 state primary schools in Norwich. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 16.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Colman Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Colman Junior School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avenue Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Recreation Road Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Bluebell Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bignold Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wensum Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henderson Green Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nelson Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 December 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School?
99% of the 154 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 76 families put St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142732.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.