The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.35
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,024
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Hayes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSENDSCOPE
Independent · Very close
Woolton High School
Special school · Very close
Springwood Heath Primary School
Special school · Very close
Abbot's Lea School
Special school · Very close
Carleton House Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woolton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Calderstones School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy currently has 1,024 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy take?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy?
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy is in Liverpool, L25 6EG, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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