St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy — Secondary School in Richmond

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St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

Richmond, DL10 7DA

606 Pupils

570 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

11.40% FSM %

298 Boys

308 Girls

About St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Richmond, North Yorkshire, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic/Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 606 pupils on roll. School capacity: 570. Current headteacher: J Prime.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Richmond and Northallerton
Ward	Richmond
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic/Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-06-2019
UKPRN	10083496
URN	147213
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Mike Morrison	Chair of Local Governing Body	25/01/2022	24/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father John Bane	Local Governor	03/01/2023	02/01/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Brownson	Local Governor	31/03/2022	30/03/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Burns	Local Governor	01/05/2023	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Julia Chapman	Local Governor	03/10/2024	02/10/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Revd Martin Fletcher	Local Governor	22/05/2022	21/05/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Christopher Harrison	Local Governor	26/09/2022	25/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Henderson	Local Governor	11/01/2023	10/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mr John Lynch	Local Governor	04/06/2024	03/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Katharine Perry	Local Governor	22/03/2022	21/03/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Timothy Shaw	Local Governor	09/03/2023	08/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Smith	Local Governor	06/11/2024	05/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

0.12 km • Richmond

Other

Richmond Methodist Primary School

0.17 km • Richmond

Other

Richmond School & Sixth Form College

0.48 km • Richmond

Other

Trinity Academy Richmond

0.77 km • Richmond

Other

Wavell Community Primary School

3.35 km • Catterick Garrison

Other

Hipswell Church of England Primary School

3.43 km • Catterick Garrison

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Richmond, North Yorkshire.

How many pupils does St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy have?

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy has 606 pupils, with a capacity of 570.

What is the age range at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?

The admissions policy at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is: Non-selective.

Is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic/Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is Headteacher J Prime.

Where is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy located?

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is at Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA, in the North Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy currently open?

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Headteacher J Prime

Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA

01748823414

www.sfxschool.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 147213

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026