The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
56.0
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
22.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 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
- 1,081
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Brodie (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManey Hill Primary School
Primary · 493m away
The Deanery Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Independent · 1.3km away
Plantsbrook School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Penns Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Walsh Catholic School a selective school?
No. Bishop Walsh Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Walsh Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Walsh Catholic School?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School currently has 1,081 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Walsh Catholic School take?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Walsh Catholic School?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is in Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Walsh Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Walsh Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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