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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

State school · Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,050 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,050 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Natalie Brodie

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 17 %
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 15 %
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Abbey Catholic Primary School 14 %
St Peter and St Paul RC Junior and Infant School 6 %
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School 3 %
Christ The King Catholic Primary School 3 %
Boldmere Junior School 3 %
The Deanery Church of England Primary School 3 %
Walmley Junior School 3 %
Ss Mary & John Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
87%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
59
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,050
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wylde Green Road
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B76 1QT
Get directions

Telephone: 0121 351 3215

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bishopwalsh.net

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

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School data & information Bishop Walsh Catholic School Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QT
1,050 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
59 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
87%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.90
LA avg.
46.30
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.41 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 3
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
22%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.43
LA avg.
34.95
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 46 B
Physics GCE A level 8 D
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 C
Mathematics GCE A level 39 C
History GCE A level 14 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 13 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 12 C
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 17 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 27 B
Biology GCE A level 24 C
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 9 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Bishop Walsh Catholic School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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