The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,246
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 37.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Dr James Coughlan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | 07 March 2011
Full inspection
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wheelers Lane Technology College
Secondary · 537m away
Kings Heath Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Reach School
Free school · 568m away
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Special school · 760m away
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Secondary · 872m away
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Secondary · 872m away
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 888m away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic College a selective school?
No. Bishop Challoner Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bishop Challoner Catholic College?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College currently has 1,246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Challoner Catholic College take?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Challoner Catholic College?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is in Birmingham, B14 7EG, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Challoner Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Challoner Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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