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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bishop Vesey's Grammar School (78.9)
- The Streetly Academy (71.8)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (70.2)
- The Arthur Terry School (70.2)
- Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls (67.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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