St Francis Xavier's Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Francis Xavier's Primary School
St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Christopherson, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 877th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 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's Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Francis Xavier's Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Venns Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1DT |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Christopherson |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
877th of 13,686
Nationally
81st of 1,378
In West Midlands
8th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
84%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Venns Lane, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1DT
Venns Lane, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1DT
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