St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, London
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College in detail
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College in its own words
In its own words: "It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College. Here, you will find more than just a place to study - you will become part of a dynamic, supportive, and inclusive community."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, dance and drama.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 533 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 56% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 15% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Clapham South Underground Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clapham South, 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C-
Average grade
26.0
Points per entry
D+
Best 3 A-Levels
1%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
264
A-Level students
86%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 533 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
70%
Degree course
71%
Any L4+ destination
0%
Apprenticeships
Based on 547 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
St Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College Celebrates Outstanding 2026 Level 3 Results
19 Aug 2026
Celebrating Student Success at the 2026 Essential 8 Awards
11 Jun 2026
Record‑Breaking University Applications at SFX
21 Jan 2026
Students Celebrated at the Essential 8 Awards
9 Jan 2026
Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College announces excellent 2025 Level 3 examination results
10 Jul 2025
Open Evening - Wednesday 4 March 2026
23 Jun 2025
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Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 182
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 36
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 146 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Questions parents ask about St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
What is St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College?
No fixed boundary. When St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, Wandsworth allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 182 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 36 serious and 146 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College?
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is at Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)