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Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QT, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.8 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,081
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 13% nationally. Notably, 80% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 74% progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is high, with 82% recommending the school, although only 23% of students enter the EBacc.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2016Older 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. | 56.0 | Top 13% 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%. | 80% | Top 16% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 74% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 125 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
My child is happy
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Good range of subjects
76%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
White Other10.0%
Black African4.7%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
White Irish2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.54729, -1.81133 · B76 1QT
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN140524
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebishopwalsh.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Walsh Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2016.
Is Bishop Walsh Catholic School a good school?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School scores 75.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bishop Walsh Catholic School?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishop Walsh Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Walsh Catholic School in GCSEs?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.0. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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