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Bishop Walsh Catholic School
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- Sutton Coldfield B76 1QT
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making good progress in almost all subjects and year groups.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding; they are thoughtful, polite, and very well-behaved in lessons and at other times of the day.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive well-planned professional development linked to school improvement priorities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have introduced external checks and more rigour to monitor pupils鈥� progress effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and effective questioning, but some inconsistency in ongoing assessments.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils benefit from a broad range of extra-curricular clubs, activities and opportunities.
Communication: Parents agree pupils feel safe and are pleased with the academic support their children receive.
Parent Satisfaction: High levels of support from parents for the actions taken by school leaders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Academy representatives effectively challenge and support leaders at all levels.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders use comprehensive systems to manage staff performance and clear plans for improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to keep pupils safe is thorough and effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils demonstrate respect, tolerance, and compassion in many ways.
Extracurricular Offerings: Most pupils take part in sporting, artistic, cultural, and academic clubs and charity work.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Participation in extra-curricular activities strengthens relationships and enriches personal development.
Career Counselling Services: An effective and high-quality careers education programme runs throughout the school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared, with almost all pupils moving onto sixth form, college, or further training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs or disability make very good progress due to high-quality support.
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Bishop Walsh Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1050 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Any comments or inquiries regarding the suggested Admissions Arrangements for 2020鈥�2021 should be directed to John Farrell, the St. John Paul ll Catholic Senior Executive Leader, through email at [email protected]. June 2019 . The St. John Paul II Multi-Bishop Academy's Walsh Catholic School's acting head of school is Mr. H.J. Koryl. Welcome to our school. We are a learning community devoted to giving our students an excellent education. We are inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. In Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, near the Newhall Valley, there is a Catholic school called Bishop Walsh. You can see the most recent news, Twitter feeds, and the Principal's message above on this website. Students have access to our virtual learning environment, which include online courses and other learning aids.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 100% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 8.00% | 35.00% | 37.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.20 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 5 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 13 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 10 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 5 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 10 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 16 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 9 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 75% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.84 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.36 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.00% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 89 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.42 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.98 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.60 6 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.41 3 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 4% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.94 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.32 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.2% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.93 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.09 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.4% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 20 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Walsh Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1