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

URN: 147213 • Richmond DL10 7DA

Overview

Name
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
URN
147213
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
41.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Prime (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01748823414
Website
Visit
Address
Darlington Road, Richmond DL10 7DA

Summary

St Francis Xavier School, located in Richmond, North Yorkshire, is a mixed secondary academy that operates as a joint Catholic and Church of England institution. With a current enrolment of 606 pupils, the school has a capacity of 540 and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in the Gospel values of Love of God and Love of Neighbour. The school emphasizes high academic standards, encouraging students to develop their talents while treating one another with dignity and respect.

The school has consistently achieved outstanding results, ranking in the top 1%-5% of schools nationally, with recent performance data placing it in the top 1.5% of all schools. St Francis Xavier School not only prioritises academic excellence but also focuses on the holistic development of students, promoting participation in various extracurricular activities, including music and sports.

Parents appreciate the supportive community atmosphere, which helps students grow into mature and compassionate individuals. The school’s ethos encourages pupils to challenge injustice and strive for personal excellence, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges.

Key details

LA
North Yorkshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
540
Pupils
606
Boys
298
Girls
308
FSM %
11.40
Open date
2019-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 606 298 308 540 11.40
2024-09-11 608 289 319 488 11.00
2023-09-11 617 311 306 488 8.90
2022-09-11 617 311 306 488 8.90
2021-09-11 575 279 296 488 6.80
2020-09-11 541 255 286 488 6.30

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