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

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 606 pupils, and a capacity of 570 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

606

Pupils

570

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

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

Admission to St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is managed by North Yorkshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 606 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 570 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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

Full address
Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA
Local authority
North Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic/Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
11.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147213

Other Secondary Schools in Richmond

If St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Richmond are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

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

Yes — St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy currently has 606 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 570 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for 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 uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Yorkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy cover?

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Richmond, North Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.