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St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.3 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
606
Capacity
570
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 54.6, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly excelling in English and Maths, where 88% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Additionally, 89% of parents express satisfaction with their children's education, reflecting a supportive community environment. While the school shows solid EBacc entry at 59%, it may benefit from further enhancing its offerings in this area.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.6 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 88% | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 59% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 50% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (162 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
White Other2.1%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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54.40955, -1.71905 · DL10 7DA
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147213
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sfxschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy a good school?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy scores 93.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?
Based on 162 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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