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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Sandwell, B69 4BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#11,348
of 13,686 nationally

About St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School in Sandwell has turned a corner academically. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school was judged Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2022, when the school was rated Requires Improvement across the board. The most telling exam metric for this primary school is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2: 47% did so in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits below the Sandwell local authority average of 60%, and places the school 73rd out of 83 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom half nationally. However, the school’s individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMcKean Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B69 4BA
HeadteacherLaura Marshall
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils199
Free School Meals (FSM)26.6%
School Capacity199 / 210 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketAthleticsNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.