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

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic/Church of England

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16606 pupils

Darlington Road, DL10 7DAWebsite01748823414

Inspected606 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Nov 2024

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils606

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils606

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

606 / 570 (106%)

Religion

Roman Catholic/Church of England

Head Teacher

Headteacher J Prime

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 54.6

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate10.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty19 pupils (23%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 pupils (19%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health15 pupils (18%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty12 pupils (14%)

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (11%)

Other5 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment2 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)36

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils606

Free school meals11.4%

English as additional language4.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British88.0%

White Other2.1%

Black African1.7%

Mixed White & African1.5%

Other1.3%

Black Other1.3%

Mixed Other0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.8%

Asian Other0.7%

Indian0.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Unclassified0.3%

Chinese0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

162 responses

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Safe90.0%

Informed90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2024

Leavers' Destinations

90.0%

to education

Sixth Form20.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 842.5

Progress 8-0.46

EBacc entry28.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,791

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,809 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,836

Support staff£352

Premises£127

Energy£243

Learning resources£153

Income per pupil£7,586

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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