St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College

A good further education school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College.

London, SW128EN Ofsted: Good Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 November 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Malwood Road
London, SW128EN
Phone
2087726000
Website
sfx.ac.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130422
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN
Website
www.sfx.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
56%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
571 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Spanish (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(34 students)
Portuguese (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Tourism (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(26 students)
Sports / Movement Science (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Service Faith Inclusion Courage Honesty Respect Forgiveness

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College is an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic faith with Christ at its centre. The Chaplaincy provides prayer services, times of reflection, and retreats; The Chaplain manages The Chaplaincy Base, a welcoming social space; Mass is held monthly in the Chapel; the College participates in diocesan events and liturgies; a Romero cross and a mural adorn the environment; the college emphasises Catholic Social Teaching and charitable works across curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal emphasises developing the whole person, a Catholic ethos, high achievement, and welcoming new students to Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket Academy Football Academy

Facilities

Multi-use games area Sports hall Dining hall Garden Multi-purpose hall Dance/drama studio Fitness suite Meeting/conference rooms Computer suite Chapel Music studio Kitchen and catering facilities Free parking Nightingale’s Nursery

Curriculum Highlights

30 A level subjects available 11 Level 3 Extended Diplomas including BTEC, CTEC and UAL 4 T Levels BTEC Level 2 and Foundation options GCSE Maths and English language retakes

SEND Provision

The college has an Additional Learning Support team to help students with specialist learning needs.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants can take any combination of 30 A level and Level 3 Applied Diploma subjects; Vocational programmes include 11 Level 3 Extended Diplomas (BTEC, CTEC and UAL); Level 2 and Foundation options are available; GCSE Maths and English language retakes are also offered.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available