The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Head
- Mrs Bernadette Nesbit (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
Roberts Road, Balby, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 0JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBalby Central Primary Academy
Primary · 423m away
Atlas Academy
Primary · 435m away
Harrison College
Special school · 704m away
Doncaster UTC
Secondary · 795m away
Hexthorpe Primary School
Primary · 955m away
North Bridge Enterprise College
Independent · 1.4km away
Hall Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
XP School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School take?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is in Doncaster, DN4 0JN, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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