Richmond School & Sixth Form College vs St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 479 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond School & Sixth Form College
Richmond · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,315 students
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
Richmond · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
611 students
| Measure | Richmond School & Sixth Form College 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) | 58 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #123 of 366 | #21 of 366 |
| National rank | #1576 of 4,090 | #413 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,315 | 611 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 611 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 54.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.3% | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.6% | 87.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | – |
| town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.richmondschool.net | 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 58.1).
- •Richmond School & Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 611.
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 School & Sixth Form College 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 58.1 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 School & Sixth Form College and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College: 1,315. 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 School & Sixth Form College and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richmond School & Sixth Form College is 123rd of 366 and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy is 21st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).