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St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

Liverpool, L25 6EGSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Oct 2021
Progress 8
No data
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
80 1st-choice / 158 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy in Liverpool is a boys' secondary school with a capacity of 1,302, but currently houses 1,024 pupils, meaning it is running below its full potential. The school serves a community with a significant proportion of disadvantaged pupils, with 27.8% eligible for free school meals, notably higher than the national average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong, with 264 applications for 158 Year 7 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. However, only 80 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, many families are not ranking it as their top choice. As a Roman Catholic school, it prioritises faith-based admissions, which shapes its intake. The school has a co-educational sixth form, and its facilities include a swimming pool, theatre, and chapel, alongside standard provisions like science labs and sports fields.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWoolton Hill Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 6EG
HeadteacherDavid Hayes
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils1,024
Free School Meals (FSM)27.8%
School Capacity1,024 / 1,302 (79% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Science LabsLibraryMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolTheatreArt StudiosICT SuiteTennis CourtsAstro TurfSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

FootballTennisCross CountryBadmintonGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubYoung EnterpriseArt ClubScience ClubDebateNewspaperGardeningDramaModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: sfx1842.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.