Bishop Challoner Catholic CollegeInstitute Road , Birmingham

Bishop Challoner Catholic College, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bishop Challoner Catholic College currently has around 1246 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.2% boys and 43.8% girls. Around 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.7%.

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 60% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .