St Francis of Assisi Catholic College vs The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Walsall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,109 students
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Rugby · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,096 students
| Measure | St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Walsall, West Midlands | The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College Rugby, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 493 | #225 of 493 |
| National rank | #993 of 4,090 | #2260 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,109 | 1,096 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,109 | 1,096 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.7% | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.4% | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.27 | 3.73 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Walsall | Rugby |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stfrancis.cc | www.avonvalleyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.7 vs 44.3).
- •St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 1,096.
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 St Francis of Assisi Catholic College better than The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis of Assisi Catholic College ranks higher (70.7 vs 44.3 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 St Francis of Assisi Catholic College and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Walsall and Rugby in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College: 1,109. The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College: 1,096. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Francis of Assisi Catholic College and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College rank in West Midlands?
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College is 75th of 493 and The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College is 225th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).