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Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7EG
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Birmingham). It has about 1,240 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Destinations, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Admissions, Environment and Representation.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
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