Xaverian College, Manchester

In its own words: "Our mission is simple: to be a community of learning, faith and service. Everything we do flows from that. You don’t need to be Catholic to feel at home here. Students of all faiths and none are genuinely welcomed. What we share is a belief that education should develop the whole person, not just exam results."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Every year, young people from all kinds of backgrounds walk through these doors and find a place that genuinely cares about who they are and who they’re becoming. I’ve been part of this community for more than 50 years - first as a student, then as a teacher, and now as Principal."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, tennis, basketball, badminton, running, drama, choir and orchestra.

Of the 1545 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 63% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 16% into work. 22% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

The nearest railway station is Ardwick Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dagenham Road, 190 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Xaverian College stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.