Located in Hereford, St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Francis Xavier's Primary School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.3%. indian pupils make up about 27.6% , followed by other white at 14%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Venns Lane, Hereford, HR1 1DT |
| Website: | http://www.st-francisxaviers.hereford.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01432273941 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth Christopherson |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116884 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 214 |
| Number of Boys: | 110 |
| Number of Girls: | 104 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.30% | 97 |
| Indian | 27.60% | 59 |
| Other White | 14.00% | 30 |
| African | 3.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's Primary School Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands Primary School Broadlands Lane , HR1 1HY | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Academy Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmer CofE Primary School Holmer Road , HR4 9RX | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Primary School Coningsby Street , HR1 2DY | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone School Broadlands House , Broadlands Lane HR1 1HY | 2out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Academy Blackfriars Street , HR4 9HS | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School Hampton Dene Road , Tupsley HR1 1UU | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford; High School and Specialist Sports College Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecross Hereford Three Elms Road , HR4 0RN | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford Sixth Form College Folly Lane , HR1 1LU | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Folly Lane , HR1 1LS | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereford College of Arts Folly Lane , HR1 1LT | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal National College for the Blind Venns Lane , HR1 1DT | - not rated | 186 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrs Court School Barrs Court Road , HR1 1EQ | - not rated | 897 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon College Eastnor Drive , HR1 1NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herefordshire Pupil Referral Unit C/O Hcc Education Directorate , Po Box 185 HR4 9ZR | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.