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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Mill Road, Shelfield, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1RH, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.0 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, though the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11 in Walsall.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.6%
Black African16.0%
White Other4.7%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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52.61771, -1.95218 · WS4 1RH
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104239
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is St Francis Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Francis Catholic Primary School scores 53.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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