What did Ofsted judge St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has 196 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon take?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon located?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is located in Maldon, CM9 6HN, Essex.

How do I apply to St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon have a religious character?

Yes — St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon was 0.689 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?

When St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of Maldon, Burnham and the Tiptree part of Kelvedon. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. ... Distances are reported in miles to three decimal places. ... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73% of pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon: Catchment 2026

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of Maldon, Burnham and the Tiptree part of Kelvedon. (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
8Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. ... Distances are reported in miles to three decimal places. ... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each of the categories listed above, the following provisions will be applied in the following order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need places the application at the top of the category; (ii) attendance of a brother or sister at the school increases priority to the top of the category after (i).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has 196 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon take?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon located?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is located in Maldon, CM9 6HN, Essex.
How do I apply to St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon have a religious character?: Yes — St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon was 0.689 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: When St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of Maldon, Burnham and the Tiptree part of Kelvedon. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. ... Distances are reported in miles to three decimal places. ... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73% of pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of Maldon, Burnham and the Tiptree part of Kelvedon. (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
8Any other children — Any other children.

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2014 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has 196 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon take?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon located?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is located in Maldon, CM9 6HN, Essex.
How do I apply to St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon have a religious character?: Yes — St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon was 0.689 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: When St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in named parishes — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of Maldon, Burnham and the Tiptree part of Kelvedon. (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. ... Distances are reported in miles to three decimal places. ... In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73% of pupils at St Francis Catholic Primary School, Maldon are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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