St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree vs Tabor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 612 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
Tabor Academy
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Braintree, East of England | Tabor Academy Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #145 of 1,872 | #353 of 460 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,697 | #2856 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.3 |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.stfrancisbraintree.org.uk | www.taboracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 32.0).
- •Tabor Academy is the larger school with 989 students compared with 203.
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is a local authority school while Tabor Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tabor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree ranks higher (87.3 vs 32.0 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 Tabor Academy?
About 612 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. Tabor Academy: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree and Tabor Academy rank in East of England?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is 145th of 1,872 and Tabor Academy is 353rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).