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

Richmond, United Kingdom
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About St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

St Francis Xavier School is an Outstanding school with a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Our mission is rooted in the Gospel values of Love of God and Love of Neighbour. We pride ourselves on educating the whole child and achieving excellent results.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Jacqueline Prime

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 4.5
Teaching Quality 4.5
Communication 5.0
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 162 responses • 26.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90.7% positive 8.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.6% positive 6.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

90.8% positive 9.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

92.6% positive 6.8% negative

My child does well at this school

93.8% positive 5.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 162 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
35.7
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

56.4
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+1.01
Progress 8
Well above average
53.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
84.3%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

51.3% entered EBacc
40.9% achieved EBacc
115 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily W.
Parent Feb 14, 2022
5.0

"Excellent School Community!"

We've been part of the St Francis Xavier community for 2 years now and it's been an incredible experience. The values of 'Love of God and Love of Neighbour' are truly lived out in the school, and our child has thrived in a supportive and challenging environment. The facilities are also excellent, especially the fitness suite which our child loves to use during lunch breaks!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Helen G.
Parent Jan 20, 2022
4.0

"Great foundation for our child"

We moved to a different town last year, but we're so grateful for the 3 years our child spent at St Francis Xavier. The school's emphasis on Gospel values and compassion really helped shape our child's character and prepare them for the next stage of education. We're also impressed with the school's commitment to staff wellbeing - it shows in the teachers' enthusiasm and dedication.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Sarah K.
Parent Sep 15, 2021
4.0

"Room for improvement in communication"

We're generally very happy with St Francis Xavier, but sometimes feel that parents aren't always kept in the loop about important events or changes. Our child loves the accelerated reader program and the school's focus on maths and science, but we wish there were more opportunities for parent-teacher collaboration and feedback.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5

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