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Bishop Challoner Catholic School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Adam Hall
corporate_fareLUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
location_onLondon, E1 0LB
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2021

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Attainment 8

43.8

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Tower Hamlets

#2,261 of 4,024 nationally

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Bishop Challoner Catholic School is a Academy converter secondary school in London, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Bishop Challoner Catholic School is an academy converter in London, Tower Hamlets, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 867 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8, placing the school #20 in Tower Hamlets and #2,261 of 4,024 nationally. 41.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 49.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.25 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026
Progress 8 Score

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Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

41.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.8%
Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.4%
Entering EBacc31.30%
EBacc APS3.94
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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

37

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*6.9%
Achieving A*–A19.1%
Achieving A*–B49.6%
VA Banding Above average
Retention rate81.1%
A-level subjects offered14
2024

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
None EIF
Outstanding
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Outstanding

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