Bishop Walsh Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 56.0 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 56.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 76%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.41
- Confidence interval:
- [0.19, 0.63]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 172 | 56.0 | — | 76.2% | 22.7% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 157 | 54.9 | +0.41 | 77.7% | 15.3% | 4.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 158 | 52.3 | +0.20 | 77.0% | 24.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 154 | 56.9 | +0.09 | 81.0% | 19.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Birmingham for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 140524 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Natalie Brodie |
| Trust | ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | B76 1QT |
| Latest pupils | 172 |
| FSM eligible | 12.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 1QT
http://bishopwalsh.net/View local authority page1213513215| DfE number | 4661 |
| UKPRN | 10044481 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |