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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,081
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
55.9
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.6%
Basics 9-5
63.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
22.7%
EBacc APS
4.65
EBacc 9-5
11.0%
EBacc 9-4
14.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.53
A*-A Grades
15.0%
A*-B Grades
34.4%
AAB+ %
10.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 127 students entered

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About Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Bishop Walsh Catholic School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.9. The school has around 1,081 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1QT | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop Walsh Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bishop Walsh Catholic School

What is Bishop Walsh Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Bishop Walsh Catholic School's latest exam results?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bishop Walsh Catholic School located?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham (B76 1QT).
How many pupils attend Bishop Walsh Catholic School?
Bishop Walsh Catholic School has around 1,081 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bishop Walsh Catholic School with other schools?
View Bishop Walsh Catholic School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.