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

Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Richmond.

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Roman Catholic/Church of England
Pupils
606
Ages
11-16
FSM
11.4%
Attainment 8
54.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.4%
Basics 9-5
60.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
59.3%
EBacc APS
4.94
EBacc 9-5
27.4%
EBacc 9-4
48.7%
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About St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 162 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.4. The school has around 606 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jul 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Francis Xavier School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

What is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 162 responses): 89% of parents would recommend St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy.
What are St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy located?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire (DL10 7DA).
How many pupils attend St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy has around 606 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy with other schools?
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