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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Roberts Road, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0JN, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.3 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
240
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 69% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, supported by a LocaleIQ score better than 59% of schools. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African32.9%
White British29.2%
White Other21.7%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.51437, -1.14118 · DN4 0JN
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106762
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.xavier.doncaster.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2018.
Is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School scores 59.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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