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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Goodgraded 27/01/2022Ages 11–181,113 pupilsRoman 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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence27.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals24.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 853.2
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
EBacc entry10%
EBacc average point score4.27
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.3
Value added+0.08Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.2
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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