St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is a secondary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 11–18, in Walsall, WS9, in the Walsall council area. It has 1,109 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 5 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.1 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 53.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 58.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 179 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.31 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 90 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,109 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 24.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.96% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.7% | 2024/25 |
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