St Francis Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis Catholic Primary School
Address: Mill Road, Shelfield
Town/City: Walsall
County: West Midlands
Postcode: WS4 1RH
Telephone Number: 01922 682583
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Dawn Richards
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 207 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.9%

Location and administration

URN: 104239
DfE Number: 335/3322
UKPRN: 10079424
UPRN: 100071552333
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Walsall (E08000030)
Constituency: Aldridge-Brownhills (E14001064)
Electoral Ward: Rushall-Shelfield (E05001315)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 403335E, 302217N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 37' 6.06" N 1° 57' 7.35" W
Plus Code: 9C4WJ29X+85

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Greenfield Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy (0.7km)
  3. Rushall Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Radleys Primary School (1.1km)
  5. St Michael's Church of England C Primary School (1.5km)
  6. Elmwood School (1.6km)
  7. St John's Church of England Primary School (1.9km)
  8. Pelsall Village School (2.0km)
  9. Edgar Stammers Primary Academy (2.0km)
  10. Ryders Hayes School (2.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs kelechi Alabaraonye - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2026.
  • Mrs Kayleigh Foley - Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mr Peter Gough - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 August 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Gwilt - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 April 2028.
  • Mrs Vicky Hill - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Mrs Edyta Pusztuk - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Mrs Kasia Pusztuk - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • Councillor Lorna Rattigan - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2019 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 July 2027.
  • Headteacher Dawn Richards - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Cherish Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Mrs Allison Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.