The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- EMMAUS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Miss Laura Marshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
McKean Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 4BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 826m away
Rounds Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
George Betts Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Rood End Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Langley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Meadows School
Special school · 1.4km away
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 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 199 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 Oldbury, B69 4BA, in the Sandwell 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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