The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.50
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 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
- 837
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Siobhan Foster (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bishop Milner Catholic College, Burton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory Park Community School
Independent · 333m away
Wrens Nest Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Milking Bank Primary School
Primary · 854m away
The Wenlock School
Independent · 956m away
Jesson's CofE Primary School (VA)
Primary · 1.0km away
Jesson's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Castle High School and Visual Arts College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Milner Catholic College a selective school?
No. Bishop Milner Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Milner Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Milner Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Milner Catholic College?
Bishop Milner Catholic College currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Milner Catholic College take?
Bishop Milner Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Milner Catholic College?
Bishop Milner Catholic College is in Dudley, DY1 3BY, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Milner Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Milner Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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