Is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 12 October 2021. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 27th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 37.8 (England: 46.2). 32.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy

Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 6EG

Local ranking27th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: Requires improvementUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1302

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 October 2021. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Continues from St Francis Xavier's College (URN 138463) since 1 April 2024. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 37.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 32.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 55.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 184

Destinations

After GCSE 2023-24

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 84.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

After A-Levels 2023-24

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 22.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.8% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 30.3
16-18 Cohort: 95

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1024
Boys: 939 (100%)
Capacity: 1302 (72% full)
SEND: 22.9%
FSM Eligible: 32.5%
EAL: 9.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 20.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 60.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,335/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.5%
Other: 3.2%
White Other: 2.6%
Black African: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Asian Indian: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%

79.5%

White British

3.2%

Other

2.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01512881000

admin@sfx.sjcmat.co.uk

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Woolton Hill Road

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 150713
UKPRN: 10095248
Establishment No.: 4017
Trust: ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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