Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Birmingham, B14 7EG · Birmingham · secondary school
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51st of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 571 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.2 · 60 | 30% | 1.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 25% | 1.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.9 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,184 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,304. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the inspection is recent, what specific improvements have been made in the graded areas? How does the school support pupils in raising their Attainment 8 scores further?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders maintain "high standards and aspirations for all pupils," resulting in a culture where pupils "flourish." The report highlights "impeccable" behaviour and attendance that exceeds national averages, alongside a "strong standard" in leadership, personal development, and safeguarding. While achievement is generally at the "expected standard," the report notes specific inconsistencies in vocational subjects and teaching precision that require attention.
Strengths
- Attendance is "exceeding national averages," with leaders working "skilfully to remove any barriers" to regular attendance.
- Behaviour is described as "impeccable," creating a "calm and orderly learning environment" where bullying is "never tolerated."
- Leaders possess a "detailed and forensic working knowledge of the school," driving "rapid improvement" through effective oversight and professional learning.
- The personal development programme is "impressive," offering "rich opportunities" that help pupils understand "life in modern British society."
- Disadvantaged pupils’ outcomes are a "particular strength," with attainment in line with or above national averages.
Areas to improve
- Staff must "quickly and effectively identify gaps in pupils' knowledge" to adapt teaching and prevent slowed progress.
- Leaders should ensure pupils in "vocational subjects make strong progress" and achieve well, as this is not currently consistent.
- Support in lessons must be consistently "well matched to pupils’ needs," as occasional help is "not as successful as it could be."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.1 |
| 2024/25 | 48.4 |
| 2025/26 | 51.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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