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OpenSecondaryURN 104255

St Francis of Assisi Catholic College

Voluntary aided school · Walsall · WS9 0RN

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,109

Local authority

Walsall

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Walsall, Walsall, 1,109 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Open schools in Walsall
107
Secondary schools in Walsall
15
Academies among open schools in Walsall
52% (56)
Open schools in WS9
12
Secondary in WS9
4
Open schools in Walsall LA
134
Secondary in Walsall LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WalsallNear WS9

Overview

School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
104255

Location

Address
Erdington Road, Aldridge
Postcode
WS9 0RN
Town
Walsall
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Walsall
District
Walsall
Constituency
Aldridge-Brownhills
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,109
Boys / girls
533 / 576
School capacity
1,100
Capacity fill
1,109 / 1,100 (101%)
Free school meals
26.4%
FSM pupils
243
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Governance
Voluntary aided school

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Luke Salkeld
Telephone
01922740300
Website
http://www.stfrancis.cc

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Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2026-03-17 — Strong standard (Report)