The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,034
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 32.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Hall (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
352 Commercial Road, London, E1 0LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's London Docks CofE Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Mulberry Academy London Dock
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hermitage Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bacon's College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Albion Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Alfred Salter Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic School a selective school?
No. Bishop Challoner Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bishop Challoner Catholic School?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School currently has 1,034 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Challoner Catholic School take?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Challoner Catholic School?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School is in London, E1 0LB, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Challoner Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Challoner Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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