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St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6EG, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.3 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,024
Capacity
1,302
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.7, the school demonstrates solid performance, placing it in the top 90% nationally. However, only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that there are areas needing development, so it's important to consider the overall environment and support available for students.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 45% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
Other3.2%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.38266, -2.88028 · L25 6EG
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy scores 4.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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