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St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

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St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 6EG

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Boys
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,024
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.8%
Attainment 8
36.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.3%
Basics 9-5
31.6%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.6%
EBacc APS
3.36
EBacc 9-5
10.7%
EBacc 9-4
20.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.80
A*-A Grades
21.3%
A*-B Grades
42.7%
AAB+ %
11.8%
Based on 37 students entered

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About St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. The school has around 1,024 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Woolton Hill Road, Liverpool, L25 6EG | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Francis Xavier's College)
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Francis Xavier's College)
  4. Sept 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: St Francis Xavier's College)
  5. May 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Francis Xavier's College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

What is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy located?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L25 6EG).
How many pupils attend St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy has around 1,024 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy with other schools?
View St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Liverpool.