Bishop Challoner Catholic College
URN: 103560 • Birmingham B14 7EG
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Challoner Catholic College
- URN
- 103560
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Coughlan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01214444161
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Institute Road, Birmingham B14 7EG
Summary
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Birmingham, serving a diverse student body of 1,246 pupils. The school is committed to providing a high standard of Catholic education, rooted in Gospel values, and aims to foster both academic excellence and personal development. With a strong emphasis on moral and spiritual growth, the school encourages students to engage with their community and develop a social conscience through various outreach programs and charitable initiatives.
The curriculum at Bishop Challoner is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of subjects, including strong performances in English and humanities. The school also places a significant focus on the arts, sports, and STEM education, actively supporting both students and non-specialist teachers in these areas. Extra-curricular activities are abundant, providing opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Bishop Challoner prides itself on creating a respectful and caring environment, where each student is valued and supported. The school’s leadership fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring that all students are equipped to thrive academically and personally, preparing them to be active and responsible members of society.
The curriculum at Bishop Challoner is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of subjects, including strong performances in English and humanities. The school also places a significant focus on the arts, sports, and STEM education, actively supporting both students and non-specialist teachers in these areas. Extra-curricular activities are abundant, providing opportunities for students to enhance their learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Bishop Challoner prides itself on creating a respectful and caring environment, where each student is valued and supported. The school’s leadership fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, ensuring that all students are equipped to thrive academically and personally, preparing them to be active and responsible members of society.
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- SEND (sen)
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- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Statutory Information (other)
- Sports Partnership (other)
- Admissions & Appeals (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates & Newsletters (other)
- Vacancies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 964
- Pupils
- 1246
- Boys
- 700
- Girls
- 546
- FSM %
- 37.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1246 | 700 | 546 | 964 | 37.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1237 | 694 | 543 | 964 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1222 | 673 | 549 | 964 | 30.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1222 | 673 | 549 | 964 | 30.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1242 | 695 | 547 | 964 | 26.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1213 | 679 | 534 | 964 | 21.00 |
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