# Bishop Challoner Catholic College — Birmingham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 3.5/5 from 2 published reviews
- **Students:** 1200
- **Founded:** 1963
- **Principal:** Paul O'Neill

## Contact

- **Address:** Institute Road, Kings Heath
- **Phone:** 4440-9665
- **Website:** http://www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/birmingham/bishop-challoner-catholic-college-1813

## About

Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a secondary school located in Kings Heath, Birmingham, known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. The school is rooted in Catholic values and aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally. With a diverse curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects, Bishop Challoner encourages students to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school boasts modern facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, science laboratories, and sports amenities, which enhance the learning experience. Bishop Challoner is also recognized for its commitment to extracurricular activities, offering various clubs and sports teams that promote teamwork and leadership skills. The school's reputation for nurturing responsible and well-rounded individuals is reflected in the strong community ties and the active involvement of parents and local organizations.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Very happy: My oldest has now left Challoner, my youngest is in year 11, both started in nursery, my daughter who is currently there is very happy and enjoys going to school every day, the staff are really friendly and help if ever she struggles, it is a very nurturing school and has helped shape my children, *(Jan 2024)*
- **2/5** — It’s gone downhill: I had both my children in Bishop Challoner school for years. When the head changed in 2022 it went downhill rapidly. Communication to parents went to near zero. And never anything back from the school office on any issues. I found out 3 weeks before my youngest was due to sit the entrance exam that they had changed the format but didn’t communicate that. Couldn’t fault the junior staff though who were brilliant but are not supported by any means by the SLT. The family feel ethos that the previou… *(Nov 2023)*

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