Aldridge School - A Science College vs St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 945 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge School - A Science College
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,629 students
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Walsall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,109 students
| Measure | Aldridge School - A Science College Walsall, West Midlands | St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #227 of 493 | #75 of 493 |
| National rank | #2262 of 4,090 | #993 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,629 | 1,109 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,629 | 1,109 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 53.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 58.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | 80.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | 28.6 | 34.3 |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aldridgeschool.org | www.stfrancis.cc |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 44.2).
- •Aldridge School - A Science College is the larger school with 1,629 students compared with 1,109.
- •Aldridge School - A Science College is a academy school while St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldridge School - A Science College better than St Francis of Assisi Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ranks higher (70.7 vs 44.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldridge School - A Science College and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College?
About 945 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldridge School - A Science College: 1,629. St Francis of Assisi Catholic College: 1,109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldridge School - A Science College and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College rank in West Midlands?
Aldridge School - A Science College is 227th of 493 and St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is 75th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).