It was previously known as St Francis of Assisi RC School, until it was renamed St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College in September 2003 after gaining specialist status as a Technology College.

The school has approximately 1,100 pupils on roll of which around 110 attend the sixth form (years 12 and 13).

In December 2009 a pupil at the school organized a shoe box appeal for the Armed Forces of Great Britain.

This was a success as it was the first year that the school had ever raised money or awareness for the S.O.S (Support our Soldiers) charity.

The school supported the charity by creating over 100 care parcels and raised money for the soldiers at work around the world.