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Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Birmingham, B76 1QTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
+0.41
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
176 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#628 of 3,141 nationally

About Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Parents considering Bishop Walsh Catholic School will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 82% of the 105 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That's a solid vote of confidence. The school is also heavily oversubscribed: for 170 places in the 2025/26 academic year, it received 1,221 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 7.18. Of those, 176 put it as their first preference, and 148 first-preference offers were made. On individual survey questions, the picture is positive too — 98% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 91% felt their child is safe. The school's Roman Catholic character is central to its identity, and it operates as a state secondary for mixed-gender pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1QT
HeadteacherNatalie Brodie
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,081
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity1,081 / 1,000 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 105 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jan 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallScience LabsSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

DanceBadmintonGymnasticsMartial ArtsNetballAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsFilm ClubDramaChoirOrchestraGardeningBook ClubEco ClubScience ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Bishop Walsh Catholic School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.