St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree vs St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 834 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
387 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Braintree, East of England | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 1,872 | #1255 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,697 | #10267 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 387 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 387 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stfrancisbraintree.org.uk | www.stmichaelsbraintree.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 39.5).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 52%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 9%).
- •St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 203.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree better than St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree ranks higher (87.3 vs 39.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree: 203. St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 387. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is 145th of 1,872 and St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1255th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).