St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Jessopp Road, Norwich, NR2 3QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Norwich for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 36th of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 December 2014, report published 7 January 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 July 2024

Pupils love their school. They understand and live the school values. Pupils enjoy learning because teachers make lessons interesting, relevant and fun. Teachers explain content clearly and help pupils to improve their work if they are stuck. Pupils achieve exceptionally well during their time at the school. Pupils have lots of friends at school. If pupils have worries, they are confident these will be sorted by talking to an adult or putting a note in the 'worry monster' in their classrooms. Behaviour is excellent. Classrooms are quiet places for learning. Pupils get on with their work without disturbance. For pupils who find it difficult to concentrate, the school provides the right support, at the right time, to help them stay on track. Pupils appreciate the huge variety of clubs at lunchtimes and after school. Most have joined one of the clubs because there is something that interests them. Pupils make a strong contribution to their local community. Pupils enjoy the many educational visits provided.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

424 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals9.2%

9.2%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language44.1%

44.1%, 22.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Colman Infant School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Colman Junior School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good65% met the expected standard
Avenue Junior School0.3 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Recreation Road Infant School0.4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Bluebell Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Felicity Hope
Address
Jessopp Road, Norwich, NR2 3QB
Local authority
Norfolk
URN
142732

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.