St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
240
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bernadette Nesbit, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12342nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 80th out of 87 in Doncaster.
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 30 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Roberts Road, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN4 0JN |
| Headteacher | Bernadette Nesbit |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 240 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.9% |
| School Capacity | 240 / 240 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12342nd of 13,686
Nationally
1349th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
80th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Roberts Road, Doncaster
Doncaster, DN4 0JN
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