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Bishop Challoner Catholic School
352 Commercial Road, London, E1 0LB, Tower Hamlets
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,034
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 57% nationally. While 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 46% reach a grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students, but parents may want to consider its performance in EBacc entries, which stands at 31%.
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Last inspected: 24 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African23.8%
White British13.6%
Asian Bangladeshi11.9%
Black Caribbean7.3%
White Other7.1%
Black Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.3%
Asian Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.4%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
traveller_irish0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.51336, -0.05118 · E1 0LB
School details
Local authorityTower Hamlets
RegionLondon
URN150606
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Challoner Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 November 2021.
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic School a good school?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Challoner Catholic School in GCSEs?
Bishop Challoner Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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