St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Address: Venns Lane
Town/City: Hereford
County: Herefordshire
Postcode: HR1 1DT
Telephone Number: 01432 273941
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Christopherson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 215 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.4%

Location and administration

URN: 116884
DfE Number: 884/3331
UKPRN: 10076845
UPRN: 200002636092
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Herefordshire, County of (E06000019)
Constituency: North Herefordshire (E14001395)
Electoral Ward: Holmer (E05009460)
Diocese: RC20(Archdiocese of Cardiff)

Easting & Northing: 351626E, 241432N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 4' 11.18" N 2° 42' 25.22" W
Plus Code: 9C4V379V+W5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Royal National College for the Blind (0.2km)
  2. Barrs Court School (0.8km)
  3. The Beacon College (0.9km)
  4. Broadlands Primary School (0.9km)
  5. Hereford Sixth Form College (0.9km)
  6. Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College (1.0km)
  7. Holmer CofE Academy (1.1km)
  8. Aylestone School (1.1km)
  9. St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy (1.1km)
  10. Hereford College of Arts (1.1km)
Governors

  • Headteacher Elizabeth Christopherson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2035.
  • Mrs Sylvia Cockroft - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Darren Debattista - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr James Fishlock - Governor. Appointed on 16 August 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Anthony Giampalma - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Deborah Hillyer - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Fr James Hood - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Marie Layton - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Ian McCarthy - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Moore - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Seamarks - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Seamarks - Governor. Appointed on 16 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Gift Sibanda - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mrs Rach Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mr Paul Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 February 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.