Bishop Walsh Catholic School

URN: 140524 • Sutton Coldfield B76 1QT

Overview

Name
Bishop Walsh Catholic School
URN
140524
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Natalie Brodie (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01213513215
Website
Visit
Address
Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield B76 1QT

Summary

Bishop Walsh Catholic School, located in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,081 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,000. As part of the St. John Paul II Multi-Academy, the school emphasizes a holistic education rooted in Catholic values, aiming to nurture students' academic and spiritual development. The mission statement, "Guided by Christ, we aspire to achieve," reflects the school's commitment to fostering integrity, compassion, and service among its pupils.

The school prides itself on maintaining high academic standards while ensuring a supportive and disciplined learning environment. Students are encouraged to develop their unique talents and are supported by dedicated teaching and support staff. The school also has strong partnerships with local primary schools and parishes, enhancing community engagement and collaboration.

Bishop Walsh Catholic School focuses on the all-round development of its students, promoting good behaviour and respect within the school community. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their children's education, aligning with the school's values and mission to create a nurturing and successful educational experience.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
1000
Pupils
1081
Boys
570
Girls
511
FSM %
12.40
Open date
2014-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-03-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1081 570 511 1000 12.40
2024-09-11 1050 552 498 1000 10.50
2023-09-11 1067 546 521 1000 8.60
2022-09-11 1067 546 521 1000 8.60
2021-09-11 1049 545 504 1000 8.50
2020-09-11 1009 512 497 1067 8.50

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