St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Doncaster
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels in teaching reading and writing, with most pupils reaching expected standards by the end of Year 6. Pupils with additional needs - including those learning English as an additional language and those from disadvantaged backgrounds - receive strong support and make good progress. The school creates a welcoming, happy environment where pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong progress in English with effective reading and writing instruction
- Good behavior and positive attitudes to learning among pupils
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language
- Improved attendance to average levels
- Good safeguarding procedures and pupils feel safe and happy
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics standards are below average due to inconsistent teaching quality
- Most able pupils not given sufficiently challenging work
- Marking does not clearly show pupils how to improve
- Teachers do not always check pupils understand their learning
- Subject leaders not involved enough in improving teaching and learning
Safeguarding
The school's work to keep pupils safe and secure is good, with pupils reporting they feel safe and happy at school.
Extracurricular Activities
Football coaching, physical education events
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School requires improvement overall. While the school has made good progress in English and successfully tackled inadequate teaching, standards in mathematics remain too low and teaching quality is inconsistent.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 90%. Maths has improved from 59% to 86%. Writing has improved from 48% to 83%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
243 pupils
240 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Doncaster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Doncaster
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
4,207
Applications
3,084
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.63405%
Overall absence
4.8913%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Doncaster UTC
Waterside School
Hall Cross Academy
XP School
XP East
Astrea Academy Woodfields
The Levett School
Maple Medical PRU
Doncaster School for Deaf Children
Journey Education Group
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