St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Address: Erdington Road, Aldridge
Town/City: Walsall
County: West Midlands
Postcode: WS9 0RN
Telephone Number: 01922 740300
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Luke Salkeld
Capacity: 1100
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1109 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 104255
DfE Number: 335/4606
UKPRN: 10006160
UPRN: 100071404070
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Walsall (E08000030)
Constituency: Aldridge-Brownhills (E14001064)
Electoral Ward: Aldridge Central and South (E05001301)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 406087E, 300120N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 58.11" N 1° 54' 41.15" W
Plus Code: 9C4WH3XQ+QC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Whetstone Field Primary School (0.6km)
  4. Aldridge School - A Science College (0.9km)
  5. Leighswood School (1.6km)
  6. Blackwood School (2.3km)
  7. St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Streetly (2.6km)
  8. Radleys Primary School (2.8km)
  9. Manor Primary School (2.9km)
  10. Castlefort Academy (3.1km)
Governors

  • Mr John Adams - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
  • Mrs Rachel Flood - Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 April 2030.
  • Mr Luke Freeman - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mrs Paula Gray - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Mrs Trish Johnston - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mr Connor Langley - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 6 April 2030.
  • Mrs Geraldine McCauley - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Alan Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 January 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Partington - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 21 February 2030.
  • Headteacher Luke Salkeld - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Natasha Sowter - Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mr Noel Stubbs - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 18 April 2027.
  • Mr Michael Wilkinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 February 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 10 February 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Wordsworth - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 September 2029.