Bishop Walsh Catholic School, Sutton Coldfield
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2016 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
105 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
44
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
1,076 pupils
1,000 capacity
76 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton Coldfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton Coldfield
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)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.22887%
Overall absence
16.53272%
Persistent absence
871
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 Walsh Catholic School
Maney Hill Primary School
The Deanery Church of England Primary School
Town Junior School
The Shrubbery School Ltd
Holland House Infant School and Nursery
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Penns Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Hollyfield Primary School
Walmley Junior School
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