St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 54.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 54.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 83%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.01
- Confidence interval:
- [0.75, 1.26]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic/Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic/Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 113 | 54.6 | — | 83.2% | 59.3% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 115 | 56.4 | +1.01 | 83.5% | 51.3% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 114 | 59.7 | +0.79 | 87.0% | 32.0% | 5.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 119 | 62.7 | +0.82 | 89.0% | 49.0% | 5.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in North Yorkshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 147213 |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher J Prime |
| Trust | NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic/Church of England |
| Postcode | DL10 7DA |
| Latest pupils | 113 |
| FSM eligible | 11.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA
http://www.sfxschool.org.uk/1748823414| DfE number | 4605 |
| UKPRN | 10083496 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Jan 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |