Open State Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Francis Catholic Primary School

Mill Road, Walsall, WS4 1RH
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St Francis Catholic Primary School
Walsall, WS4 1RH
212 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
32.20% FSM %
106 Boys
106 Girls
About St Francis Catholic Primary School

St Francis Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Walsall, Walsall, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Dawn Richards.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Aldridge-Brownhills
Ward Rushall-Shelfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079424
URN 104239
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Gough Chair of Governors 29/08/2022 30/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelechi Alabaraonye Governor 17/12/2022 16/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Christine Atkinson-Rose Governor 24/06/2021 25/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kayleigh Foley Governor 04/04/2025 03/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gemma Gwilt Governor 12/04/2024 11/04/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Vicky Hill Governor 12/07/2022 11/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Kasia Pusztuk Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Edyta Pusztuk Governor 18/07/2025 17/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Lorna Rattigan Governor 05/07/2019 04/07/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Headteacher Dawn Richards Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2030 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Cherish Taylor Governor 28/06/2022 27/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Wilde Governor 17/12/2018 16/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Greenfield Primary School
0.49 km • Walsall
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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
0.69 km • Walsall
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Rushall Primary School
0.95 km • Walsall
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Radleys Primary School
1.08 km • Walsall
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St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
1.55 km • Walsall
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Elmwood School
1.55 km • Walsall
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Francis Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Walsall, Walsall.
St Francis Catholic Primary School has 212 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Francis Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, St Francis Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Francis Catholic Primary School is Miss Dawn Richards.
St Francis Catholic Primary School is at Mill Road, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1RH, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at St Francis Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Francis Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Dawn Richards
Mill Road, Shelfield, Walsall, WS4 1RH
01922682583
www.st-francis-p.walsall.sch.uk
Location
WS4 1RH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104239
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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