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Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Goodgraded 13/10/2021Ages 11–181,246 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,246 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/10/2021, Bishop Challoner Catholic College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.1 and 62% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Bishop Challoner Catholic College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 13/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.4
England avg 45.1 · was 53.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
England avg 45% · was 62% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 84% in 2023/24
EBacc entry55%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.33
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)31.5
A-level grade (best 3)31.5
APS best 3: 31.5
AAB or better12%
Retention91%
Value added-0.16
Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.1%
Free school meals36.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.1%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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