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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Goodgraded 27/01/2022Ages 11–181,113 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Walsall. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,113 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/01/2022, St Francis of Assisi Catholic College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.4 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Walsall can view St Francis of Assisi Catholic College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 27/01/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853.2
England avg 45.1 · was 50.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
England avg 65% · was 77% in 2023/24
EBacc entry10%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.27
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 34.3
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 35.6
AAB or better9%
Retention94%
Value added+0.08
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake24.4%
Free school meals24.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.8%
Attendance91.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Walsall
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