St Francis Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Francis Catholic Primary School currently has around 212 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.6%). african pupils make up about 16%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mill Road, Walsall, WS4 1RH |
| Website: | www.st-francis-p.walsall.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01922682583 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Dawn Richards |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104239 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 212 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 106 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 56.60% | 120 |
| African | 16.00% | 34 |
| Other White | 4.70% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 4.20% | 9 |
| Indian | 4.20% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 3.30% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Nursery School Blakenall Heath , Blakenall WS3 1HT | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Mill Road , Shelfield WS4 1RH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelford Infant School School Street , Shelfield WS4 1QG | - not rated | 367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Close County Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Primary School Coalheath Lane , Shelfield WS4 1PL | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pelsall Community School Pelsall Lane , Rushall WS4 1NG | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Farm Community School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushall Community College King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmwood School King George Crescent , Rushall WS4 1EG | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.