St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
424 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Infant School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Colman Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Avenue Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Recreation Road Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Bluebell Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% 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
- Phone
- 01603441484
- 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.