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St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Outstandinggraded 22/09/2021Ages 4–11214 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hereford, within the Herefordshire, County of local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 214 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/09/2021, St Francis Xavier's Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Hereford can view St Francis Xavier's Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 22/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)84%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)23%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake7.4%
Free school meals7.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language52.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled102%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.6%
Attendance95.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hereford
All schools in Hereford →Royal National College for the Blind0.1 miBarrs Court SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miHereford Sixth Form College0.6 miSt Thomas Cantilupe CofE AcademyGood · 0.7 miHerefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College0.6 miHerefordshire Pupil Referral ServiceGood · 0.7 mi
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