Richmond Methodist Primary School vs St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 167 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Methodist Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
259 students
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
Richmond · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
611 students
| Measure | Richmond Methodist Primary School Richmond, Yorkshire and the Humber | St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy Richmond, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #870 of 1,636 | #21 of 366 |
| National rank | #8866 of 15,697 | #413 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 259 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 259 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 80.2% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.richmondmethodist.n-yorks.sch.uk/ | www.sfxschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 46.1).
- •St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 611 students compared with 259.
- •Richmond Methodist Primary School is a local authority school while St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond Methodist Primary School better than St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy ranks higher (85.7 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Richmond Methodist Primary School and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?
About 167 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Methodist Primary School: 259. St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy: 611. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Methodist Primary School and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richmond Methodist Primary School is 870th of 1,636 and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is 21st of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).