Bishop Challoner Catholic College

A good voluntary aided school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Challoner Catholic College.

Birmingham, B147EG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 83.9%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2016
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Institute Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham, B147EG
Phone
1214444161
Website
bishopchalloner.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103560
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7EG
Website
http://www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
1304 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,237
Free School Meals
36.8% (455 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
English Attainment 8:
11.4
Maths Attainment 8:
10.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.2
Ebacc English:
94.8%
Ebacc Entry:
43.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.6%
Ebacc Languages:
52.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.20
University Progression:
67.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
67%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
129 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.9 (+31.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
43.5 (+24.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.1 (+13.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
78 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
155
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,237 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(38 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Gospel Values

Catholic ethos; place Christ at the centre; Gospel values; faith-based community.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message emphasizes high academic standards, a faith-centred education, Gospel values, service to the wider community, and a commitment to student well-being and leadership.

Facilities

Library Bishop Challoner Sports Centre

Curriculum Highlights

English Baccalaureate framework and Progress 8 considerations; broad GCSEs with a strong emphasis on modern languages; a range of vocational qualifications offered (e.g., BTEC Tech Awards in Health & Social Care, Performing Arts, Sport; NCFE Food & Cookery; OCR Creative iMedia; BTEC Business & Enterprise); Sixth Form offers a wide range of A Level and Applied Level courses; Unifrog careers platform available to students.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before-school breakfast clubs to support independent learning and after-school clubs/activities; the school premises are open 7am–6pm.

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes personalised learning plans, pupil passports, targeted literacy and numeracy interventions, one-to-one or small group support, breakfast clubs, speech and language therapy, and links to external services; [email protected] is the SEND contact email.

Admissions Criteria

Sixth Form entry requirements: a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English and Maths); subject-specific entry requirements for A Levels. Year 7–11 admissions details are provided on the school's admissions pages.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

Instrumental lessons: £75 per term (most instruments); £35 per term for steel pans; instrument hire included (except some instruments).

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