St Francis Catholic Primary School, Nailsea

In its own words: "At St Francis' Catholic Primary School we seek to create a unique and enabling environment whereby children and staff are encouraged to journey beyond their expectations, 'Together in Christ' - academically, socially and spiritually - within a culture based upon Gospel Values."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (70% in reading, 80% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St Francis Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Francis Catholic Primary School are Golden Valley Primary School (0.3 miles, 88% reading, 92% maths); Hannah More Infant School (0.7 miles, Good); Grove Junior School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths); and West Leigh Infant School (0.9 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Francis Catholic Primary School.

St Francis Catholic Primary School is one of 7 schools run by The Cardinal Newman Catholic Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Francis Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).

15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 20 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 11 (7.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

St Francis Catholic Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, about 900 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bibury Close (n-bound), 280 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Francis Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

St Francis Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Francis Catholic Primary School are Nailsea School (0.3 miles) and Backwell School (1 mile).