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St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 12/10/2021Ages 11–181,024 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Liverpool. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,024 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 12/10/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 12/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Value added
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 436.7
Attainment 836.7
England avg 45.1
Grade 5+ English & maths32%
England avg 45%
Grade 4+ English & maths55%
England avg 65%
EBacc entry45%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.37
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.8
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 34.7
AAB or better12%
Retention100%
Value added+0.34
Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.6
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake31.3%
Free school meals31.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled77%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.4%
Attendance88.4%
England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence32.6%
England avg 25.8%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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