St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
79%
Capacity
1,024
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming boys from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,024 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher David Hayes, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 264 applications for 158 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy include Science Labs, Library, Music Rooms, Sixth Form Centre, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Tennis Courts, Astro Turf, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Badminton and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Young Enterprise, Art Club, Science Club and 5 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.8%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Liverpool, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Woolton Hill Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 6EG |
| Headteacher | David Hayes |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 1,024 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,024 / 1,302 (79% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed158
264
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
80 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woolton Hill Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 6EG
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