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Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Goodgraded 13/10/2021Ages 11–181,246 pupilsRoman 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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence25.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher13.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.4
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths53%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry55%
EBacc average point score4.33
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)31.5
Value added-0.16Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
Retention91%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Birmingham
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