St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
London Road, Maldon, CM9 6HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is a primary school in Maldon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in Maldon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 September 2014, report published 4 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils are delighted to attend this welcoming and caring school. Pupils exhibit kindness and respect towards one another, both in lessons and around the school. The shared values and ethos embodied in the school's motto, 'we journey together,' are evident in every aspect of pupils' work. In several subject areas, pupils achieve well from their starting points. This success also extends to the early years. The youngest children are nurtured in a carefully designed setting that allows them to flourish. Pupils who require extra support receive expert help. The school offers a variety of opportunities to broaden pupils' experiences to develop their talents and interests. Leadership roles such as prefects and library monitors allow older pupils to support younger ones. Pupils joyfully recount the fun they have participating in various activities, such as creating three dimensional art work. They take pride in successfully challenging themselves in different subjects and in extra-curricular activities, such as archery. The school council exemplifies pupil involvement in school life. Pupils can serve as ambassadors and role models. They know school leaders will listen to their ideas. Pupils like to raise money for charities and demonstrate their commitment to helping and supporting others.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the key knowledge pupils need to learn is not laid out clearly or specifically enough. This means some pupils are not being taught in the depth intended. The school needs to ensure that all teachers know exactly what to teach and in what detail, so that pupils achieve as well as they can in these subjects.
- Sometimes the expectations of what pupils can achieve are not consistently high enough. This means that some pupils find work too easy and the work does not extend their learning well enough. The school should ensure that pupils are provided with learning that matches the ambitious aims of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maldon Court Preparatory School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Maldon Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Wentworth Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Limebrook Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Peear
- Phone
- 01621856698
- Address
- London Road, Maldon, CM9 6HN
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115198
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.