The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 86 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
- 1,151
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Head
- Mr Alan Grant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmInspirations Independent School
Independent · Very close
Highclare School
Independent · 470m away
Osborne Nursery School
Nursery · 575m away
Osborne Primary School
Primary · 628m away
New Horizon Academy
Independent · 957m away
Penns Primary School
Primary · 999m away
Imedia School
Independent · 1.0km away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Edmund Campion Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Edmund Campion Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Edmund Campion Catholic School?
St Edmund Campion Catholic School currently has 1,151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edmund Campion Catholic School take?
St Edmund Campion Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Edmund Campion Catholic School?
St Edmund Campion Catholic School is in Birmingham, B23 5XA, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edmund Campion Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edmund Campion Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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