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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RN, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,113
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.2, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 80% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school sends 66% of its graduates to university, with 16% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate is low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.2 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.6%
Black African11.9%
White Other11.2%
Asian Indian4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.1%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black Other1.5%
White Irish1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.59884, -1.91157 · WS9 0RN
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN104255
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stfrancis.cc
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis of Assisi Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2013.
Is St Francis of Assisi Catholic College a good school?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Francis of Assisi Catholic College in GCSEs?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.2. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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