Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bishop Challoner is a welcoming, inclusive school where all pupils are valued and encouraged to succeed. The school excels at attendance and behavior, with pupils showing genuine enthusiasm for learning and treating each other with respect. Beyond the classroom, there is an impressive range of activities and opportunities that help pupils develop as well-rounded individuals prepared for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance rates exceeding national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Impeccable behavior and conduct, with pupils showing highly positive attitudes to learning and respectful relationships being commonplace
- Extensive personal development program with rich enrichment opportunities including clubs, visits, and worldwide residentials that benefit all pupils
- Strong leadership with detailed knowledge of the school, effective use of research-based strategies, and comprehensive professional development for staff
- Disadvantaged pupils achieving in line with national averages - a particular strength
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in some vocational subjects where pupil achievement is not as strong as in English and languages
- Teachers' checks on pupil learning sometimes not effective enough to identify gaps and misconceptions, which can slow progress
- Occasional issues where support for pupils with identified needs is not as successful as it could be, though the school is actively working to address this
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, visits, worldwide residentials, lunch-time drone club, reading buddies, leadership roles in school
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a strong Catholic secondary school where pupils flourish in a caring environment centered on high standards and the school's virtues and values. Leaders demonstrate excellent oversight of school performance and drive continuous improvement across all areas.
At a Glance
38.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
47
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
1,184 pupils
1,304 capacity
120 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.21908%
Overall absence
23.0695%
Persistent absence
1,036
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School
Kings Heath Primary School
Wheelers Lane Primary School
The Dame Ellen Pinsent School
Colmore Junior School
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Moseley Church of England Primary School
King David Primary School
Moor Green Primary Academy
Woodthorpe Junior and Infant School
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