St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 53.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.10
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.10, 0.30]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 179 | 53.2 | — | 77.1% | 10.1% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 50.4 | +0.10 | 71.7% | 5.9% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 167 | 49.7 | -0.08 | 71.0% | 7.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 178 | 55.4 | +0.21 | 79.0% | 6.0% | 4.3 |
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School information
| URN | 104255 |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Luke Salkeld |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WS9 0RN |
| Latest pupils | 179 |
| FSM eligible | 23.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RN
http://www.stfrancis.ccView local authority page1922740300| DfE number | 4606 |
| UKPRN | 10006160 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |