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St Francis Catholic Primary School

Station Road, Nailsea, BS48 4PD

A Good-rated primary school in Nailsea where 69% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

143

Ages

4-11

FSM

14.0%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

69.0%

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About St Francis Catholic Primary School

St Francis Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Nailsea, North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 41 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 143 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Station Road, Nailsea, BS48 4PD | More schools in North Somerset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Francis Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2024 — Good
Jun 2021 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: St Francis Catholic Primary School)
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Francis Catholic Primary School)
Jan 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Francis Catholic Primary School)
Mar 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Francis Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Francis Catholic Primary School

What is St Francis Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Francis Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St Francis Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 41 responses): 100% of parents would recommend St Francis Catholic Primary School.

What are St Francis Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Francis Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School located?

St Francis Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Nailsea, North Somerset (BS48 4PD).

How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School?

St Francis Catholic Primary School has around 143 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Francis Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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