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Bishop Milner Catholic College
Bishop Milner Catholic College, Burton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BY, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
837
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 50% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students entering the EBacc and achieving higher grades. Notably, 78% of graduates proceed to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.9 | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.0%
Black African12.1%
Asian Pakistani9.9%
Mixed Other6.1%
White Other6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Asian Indian5.3%
Other2.6%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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52.51953, -2.10203 · DY1 3BY
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN140126
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bmilner.dudley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Milner Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Milner Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2015.
Is Bishop Milner Catholic College a good school?
Bishop Milner Catholic College scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Milner Catholic College in GCSEs?
Bishop Milner Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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