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Student Welfare and Safety

The safety and welfare of all of our students is of paramount importance to us at Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College

All members of staff and governors receive safeguarding training on a regular basis, and our designated safeguarding lead and safeguarding team are trained to detect and manage any issues that may arise. College staff cooperate and engage with external agencies wherever necessary in accordance with legislation. Our safeguarding policies are comprehensive and available to view below.

Pastoral Support

We have a thorough pastoral system in place to ensure our students have all the support they need. Every student is allocated a tutor group and a personal tutor who is there to monitor the student’s progress, but also to support their wellbeing. Each tutor group belongs to a House, headed by a member of staff who is there to offer further support and guidance. We are very proud of our pastoral care and support and our dedicated team will be on call to help when it is needed. Heads of House are supported by two Senior Heads of House, a Student Welfare Officer, a part-time counsellor, an Assistant Principal and the Associate Principal (student welfare and ethos).  Through our tutorial programme we discuss safeguarding issues with all of our students to ensure that they are aware of how to keep themselves safe. This includes areas such as online safety and health. Staff continuously update policies and tutorials in the light of emerging issues.

Attendance and Punctuality Procedures

Our teachers lead by example by being punctual and prepared for lessons and ensuring that every lesson is a valuable experience with effective starter activities that are worth being punctual for. Teachers record attendance and punctuality accurately on the day of the lesson and follow up poor attendance and persistent lateness.

Financial support

Bursaries and free college meals will be available. However, these are subject to government funding and will be assessed on an income basis.

Students appreciate the regular safety briefings that staff give them about staying safe in the local area. They are clear on the safeguarding procedures and whom to contact if they need help. When students raise issues about safeguarding or safety around the college, staff respond swiftly and effectively. Students feel safe at college.
Ofsted, 2023

Policies and Procedures

Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Ciaran Graham, Associate Principal for Ethos and Welfare c.graham@sfx.ac.uk 

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Courses

Students can take any combination of 30 A level and Level 3 Applied Diploma subjects. Vocational programmes include 11 Level 3 Extended Diplomas, including BTEC, CTEC and University of the Arts courses, and 4 T Levels. We also offer BTEC Level 2 and Foundation options, along with GCSE Maths and English language retakes.

Students

At Saint Francis Xavier, we develop the whole person. Our commitment goes beyond academic achievement; we equip students with the confidence, values, and skills needed to thrive in higher education, employment, and adult life. With an extensive range of courses, our students receive expert teaching in our modern, state-of-the-art facilities.

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Parents & Carers

Personal Tutors will work with both you and your student to overcome any obstacles and achieve their potential. We build a positive ethos around learning and behaviour, support students with discussion and advice, invite you to progress review evenings, provide each student with an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), and send you full reports.

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Upcoming Events

Open Day

Saturday, October 18 · 10am – 2pm

Explore your options and secure your offer from Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College for September 2026.

Book your place to visit London’s top performing sixth form college with a 98% pass rate in A levels, BTECs, UAL Diplomas and T Levels.

Hire Our Spaces

Hold your next event with us in one of our many available spaces. Choose from: a multi-use games area, sports hall, dining hall and garden, multi-purpose hall, dance/drama studio, fitness suite, meeting/conference rooms, computer suite, chapel and music studio. Kitchen and catering facilities and free parking are also available.

Nursery

‘Happy staff make happy children’

Nightingale’s Nursery is set in the beautiful, secure grounds of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College where children can play outside and help tend the vegetable patch. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework and provides a holistic learning environment, paying special attention to the transition from home to nursery, reassuring parents of their child’s wellbeing and progress on a daily basis.

Nightingale’s friendly team builds positive relationships with all the children and parents.

Student with child

What Our
Students Say

The support I received from passionate teachers who pushed me to aim higher, to the tailored guidance with university applications made all the difference. SFX believed in my potential even when I doubted myself, and that encouragement gave me the confidence to pursue my ambitions. Without that foundation, I don’t think I’d be on the path to a legal career today.

Joshua, former Sociology student

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