SchoolScoresBishop Challoner Catholic College
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7EG
0121 444 4161 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 28 May 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
142 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Birmingham comparisons use the 15 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 80 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 66% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 78% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 64% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 61% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 72% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 51% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 40% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 117 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 41% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 66% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 43 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 66% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 63% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 56% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 78% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
191 pupils in this year group.
53% — 8 points above the Birmingham average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.4 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
192 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 58% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
121 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.5 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 321 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 39 | 8% | 26% | 40% |
| Biology | 33 | 3% | 21% | 27% |
| Geography | 27 | 4% | 11% | 23% |
| English Literature | 25 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 23 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Economics | 21 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 20 | 5% | 30% | 24% |
| Law | 19 | 0% | 21% | 17% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 19 | 0% | 21% | 14% |
| Business Studies:Single | 18 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| History | 16 | 6% | 19% | 23% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 25% | 31% |
| Psychology | 11 | 0% | 9% | 19% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 10 | 30% | 50% | 38% |
| Religious Studies | 10 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Sociology | 7 | 29% | 43% | 20% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Polish, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
130 students in this year group.
88% — 13 points above the Birmingham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
124 students in this year group.
79% — 10 points above the Birmingham average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 79% | 69% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 79% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 198 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 182 |
| Of those, offered a place | 167 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,025 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 74th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.8% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 74th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 55th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 75th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 30th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 70% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 53rd lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 56th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 88th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 3% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 57th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 92nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 6% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wheelers Lane Technology College 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2021) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queensbridge School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Swanshurst School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kings Heath Secondary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Moseley School and Sixth Form 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 expected, 4 needs attention, 2 urgent improvement · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Selly Park Girls' School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Green Oak Academy 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hall Green School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Challoner Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Bishop Challoner Catholic College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Challoner Catholic College?
84% of the 142 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Bishop Challoner Catholic College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 182 families put Bishop Challoner Catholic College as their first choice for 198 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 167 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103560.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.