St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is a secondary school in Walsall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 3rd of 16 secondary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in March 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 17 March 2026, report published 13 May 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 March 2026
Pupils thrive here. A culture of love and warmth permeates every interaction. From the birdsong that narrates pupils' transitions around the building, to the structured start to the school day and weekly celebrations, every moment is used intentionally to ensure faith, culture and learning take pride of place in pupils’ lives. This is a special place. Throughout their time here, pupils quickly develop into attentive and eloquent young people, who gain a deep sense of integrity, compassion for others, and a strong sense of service to their community. For example, many pupils, including students in the sixth form, take an active role in the school's work to support local care homes and frequently raise money for a wide range of charities that support communities in need. The curriculum successfully promotes pupils' wider personal development and prepares them well for life after school. Through this, pupils develop a sound understanding of the world of work. This allows them to make informed decisions about their next steps. The passion that pupils show for their learning is admirable. Within lessons, they focus intently on their learning and make sound progress. Pupils who face barriers to their learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are given the support they need to overcome any challenges they might face. Pupils behave extremely well, with older pupils acting as role models to others within the school community. Bullying is rare and leaders deal with any incidents swiftly and effectively. Pupils feel valued and heard. They take comfort in sharing any concerns, no matter how small, with staff and they know that staff will act upon these swiftly.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teachers have the necessary subject knowledge, and sufficient time, to deliver the wider personal development curriculum effectively, enabling pupils to develop a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of the key concepts within this subject area.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
179 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
90 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,109 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100
Schools near St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge School - A Science College | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.4 |
| The Streetly Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Barr Beacon School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
| Shire Oak Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Attainment 8: 35.0 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Luke Salkeld
- Phone
- 01922740300
- Address
- Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104255
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.