The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Miss Dawn Richards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Road, Shelfield, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfield Primary School
Primary · 488m away
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Secondary · 685m away
Rushall Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Radleys Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Elmwood School
Special school · 1.5km away
Daw End School
Special school · 1.7km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Catholic Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Catholic Primary School take?
St Francis Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis Catholic Primary School?
St Francis Catholic Primary School is in Walsall, WS4 1RH, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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