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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Diocesan Inspection 2018 (download)
- Quality of Education (download)
- Home (other)
- About SFX (other)
- Skip to main content (other)
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- Term dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Grey Court School (80.5)
- St Francis Xavier School (73.1)
- Richmond School (67.7)
- Richmond School (62.6)
- Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (58.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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