Abraham Moss Community School
Academy converter · 1,793 pupils
87% stayed in education · Attainment 8 39.7
Further education
Xaverian College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Xaverian College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,284 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 58% went to university (Manchester 43%, England 37%), and 28% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B-, above the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Mathematics and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Manchester and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Xaverian College | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,284 | 6,237 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 86% | 75% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 58% | 43% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 28% | 23% | 19% |
| Further education | 3% | 8% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 7% |
| Employment | 20% | 20% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 10% | 18% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Xaverian College | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 3,011 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 1,181 | 3,492 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 36.72 | 36.44 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 15% | 18% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 323 | 27% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 257 | 22% | 31% |
| Biology | 242 | 20% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 225 | 19% | 17% |
| Business Studies | 190 | 16% | 13% |
| History | 166 | 14% | 13% |
| Law | 150 | 13% | 4% |
| English Literature | 140 | 12% | 11% |
| Sociology | 119 | 10% | 13% |
| Economics | 102 | 9% | 13% |
| Physics | 98 | 8% | 12% |
| Geography | 91 | 8% | 10% |
| Computer Science | 90 | 8% | 5% |
| Fine Art | 89 | 8% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 87 | 7% | 2% |
| Politics | 81 | 7% | 6% |
| English Language | 71 | 6% | 4% |
| Media Studies | 70 | 6% | 4% |
| Accounting/Finance | 67 | 6% | 1% |
| Religious Studies | 67 | 6% | 4% |
| Classical Civilisation | 53 | 4% | 1% |
| Graphic Communication | 47 | 4% | 2% |
| Spanish | 45 | 4% | 2% |
| Textiles | 45 | 4% | 1% |
| Drama | 43 | 4% | 2% |
| English Language and Literature | 40 | 3% | 2% |
| Photography | 36 | 3% | 3% |
| Ancient History | 35 | 3% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 25 | 2% | 5% |
| Music | 23 | 2% | 0% |
| French | 20 | 2% | 1% |
| German | 10 | 1% | 0% |
| Italian | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Chinese | — | — | 0% |
| Arabic | — | — | 0% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 128 | 11% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 66 | 6% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 63 | 5% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 47 | 4% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 43 | 4% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 42 | 4% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 42 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 39 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 36 | 3% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 35 | 3% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | 35 | 3% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 33 | 3% | — |
| Music Technology (Electronic) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 33 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 17 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| French | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| French | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.