St Francis Xavier's Primary School

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

OutstandingPrimaryAges 4–11214 pupils

Venns Lane, HR1 1DTWebsite01432273941

Outstanding214 pupilsAges 4–11

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Outstanding4y ago

Inspected Sept 2021

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils214

Outstanding4y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils214

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

214 / 210 (102%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~31*

Head Teacher

Mrs Elizabeth Christopherson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Sept 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 73%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

3.8%

Absence rate

Avg 5.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.8%vs 5.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.1%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty17 pupils (57%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (20%)

Speech, Language & Communication3 pupils (10%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils214

Free school meals6.1%

English as additional language51.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British45.3%

Indian27.6%

White Other14.0%

Black African3.7%

Mixed White & Asian2.3%

Other1.9%

Unclassified1.4%

Bangladeshi1.4%

Mixed Other0.9%

Black Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,335

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,065 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,569

Support staff£975

Premises£190

Energy£81

Learning resources£270

Income per pupil£5,354

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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