Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 19 secondary schools in Walsall. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Francis of Assisi Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 53 (England: 46.2). 55.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN

Local ranking3rd of 19 secondary schools in Walsall

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1100

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 53.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 55.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 178

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 61.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 21.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 8.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 35.0
16-18 Cohort: 190

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1113
Boys: 533 (48%)
Girls: 576 (52%)
Capacity: 1100 (101% full)
SEND: 13.7%
FSM Eligible: 24.1%
EAL: 16.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 11.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 63.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,803/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 54.9%
Black African: 12.0%
White Other: 11.3%
Asian Indian: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Asian Pakistani: 1.9%

54.9%

White British

12.0%

Black African

11.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01922740300

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Erdington Road

Walsall, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 104255
UKPRN: 10006160
Establishment No.: 4606

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