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St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Richmond · DL10 7DA

Ages 11–16 · 611 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

56.4

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

1.26 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-11-12

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+1.01
−20+2
Attainment 856.4
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+84%
EBacc entry51%

EBacc APS: 5.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.7%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
617

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.26 · Competitive

1st preferences

147

Places offered

117

1st-preference offers

115

Total preferences (any rank)
251
Preferred offers (top 3)
117
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

611 pupils · 570 places

Pupils on roll
611
Boys / girls
301 / 310
School capacity
570
Capacity fill
611 / 570 (107%)
Free school meals
11.3%
FSM pupils
69
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Middlesbrough
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust
Headteacher
Headteacher J Prime

Location

Address
Darlington Road
Postcode
DL10 7DA
Town
Richmond
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Richmond, North Yorkshire, 611 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 11.3%. Religious character: Roman Catholic/Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Middlesbrough.

Open schools in Richmond
37
Secondary schools in Richmond
4
Academies among open schools in Richmond
24% (9)
Open schools in DL10
11
Secondary in DL10
2
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Secondary in North Yorkshire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Richmond School & Sixth Form College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Richmond · DL10 7BQ · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence9.2%

    0.3 miles away

  • Risedale School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    Catterick Garrison · DL9 4BD · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.3
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+8%
    • Absence12.4%

    2.2 miles away

  • Richmond Methodist Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Richmond · DL10 7BH · North Yorkshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM12.4%
    • Demand1.00

    0.1 miles away

  • Trinity Academy Richmond

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Richmond · DL10 4NF · North Yorkshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM31.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Wavell Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Catterick Garrison · DL9 3BJ · North Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM16.4%
    • Demand0.92

    2.1 miles away

  • Hipswell Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Catterick Garrison · DL9 4BB · North Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS231%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM27.3%
    • Demand0.87

    2.1 miles away

  • Colburn Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Catterick Garrison · DL9 4LS · North Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM42.8%
    • Demand0.93

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher J Prime
Telephone
01748823414
Website
http://www.sfxschool.org.uk/

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