St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

A good voluntary aided school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Francis of Assisi Catholic College.

Walsall, WS90RN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.1%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 May 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Erdington Road
Aldridge
Walsall, WS90RN
Phone
1922740300
Website
stfrancis.cc

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104255
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN
Website
http://www.stfrancis.cc
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,158
Free School Meals
22.1% (256 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
4.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
56.6%
Ebacc Languages:
18.0%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.10 to 0.30
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
105 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.1 (+25.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.4 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
145
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,158 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nil Satis Optimum"

Intentional Attentive Eloquent Integrity Compassion Service

Catholic ethos with Christ at the Centre; Mass in chapel; sacraments; Chaplaincy; Gospel values permeate school life and guide daily actions.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr L Salkeld, expressing pride in the school’s Catholic ethos, inclusive culture, and achievements; emphasises the motto Nil Satis Optimum and inviting visitors to see the gospel message in action.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Reading Club Sports Clubs Drama Club Music Clubs History Club Coding Club Chaplaincy Team Duke of Edinburgh

Sports

Football Netball Basketball Rugby Volleyball Table tennis Cross country Gymnastics Trampolining Badminton Tennis Athletics Cricket Rounders

Facilities

Sports fields Sports Hall Computer suites Technology area Student Support wing

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: broad, Catholic, inclusive and knowledge-rich curriculum with Physical Education, Music, Art, Design Technology, Fashion and Textiles, Graphics and Engineering, Food Preparation & Nutrition, Languages; core RE, English, Maths, Science; Values Education; residential and religious trips. Key Stage 4: broad and balanced, knowledge-rich curriculum with options such as Media Studies, Business Studies, Health and Social Care, and Triple Science; includes vocational courses and GCSE pathways. Literacy and Numeracy emphasis including Bedrock reading programme, Direct Instruction reading and numeracy programmes; The Day programme in Years 7-9; reading ages tested. Careers education runs from Year 7 to Year 13 and aligns with Gatsby Benchmarks; Careers Adviser, UCAS information, Careers Fayre, work experience in Year 12. Teaching and Learning framework including SFA Teaching and Learning Mission Statement, Knowledge-Rich Curriculum, Knowledge Organisers, Knowledge Workbooks and The SFA 7 Phases of Learning.

SEND Provision

The SEND Department is a team comprising specialist teachers, HLTAs, Learning Support Practitioners, Learning Support Assistants and SENCo. Aims to help pupils access the curriculum, fulfil their potential and become self-motivated independent learners. Responsibilities include early identification and assessment; personalised learning support plans; regular reviews; liaison with external agencies; workshops and resources for parents; collaboration with families to support learning.

Admissions Criteria

Sixth Form admissions are based on an Average Points Score (APS) of 4.5 or above in the five best GCSE subjects. An APS of 4.5-5 directs students to study three Level 3 courses; an APS of 5 or above allows any Level 3 courses with guidance from Senior Leaders/Head of Sixth Form. An APS of 7.5 or above allows four Level 3 courses. Entry into Sixth Form also depends on course-specific entry requirements and a meeting with Senior Leaders to determine suitability. The majority of Level 3 courses have entry requirements. The Admissions page notes Catholic oversubscription priority.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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