Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Voluntary aided secondary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).'Our Catholic School is a living and caring community of Faith, an extension of the home, and an integral part of the Catholic community' in Our COMMUNITY of FAITH in BISHOP CHALLONER CATHOLIC SCHOOL We GIVE GLORY to God by DEVELOPING Our FULL POTENTIAL and in Our SERVICE to OTHERS in THE NAME of THE FATHER and of THE Son and of THE HOLY SPIRIT Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a highly successful school founded upon Christian principles.
As a Catholic School we are committed to Gospel Values and this is reflected in our strong sense of community and out reach. The dedication of the staff over the last few years has resulted in our school being recognised nationally in academic as well as sporting achievement.
Students not only achieve fantastic examination results but also have the opportunity to experience life to the full through our highly extensive programme of extra curricular activities and trips around the world.
Enrichment
22 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cooking
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Photography
- Stem
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Textiles
- Archery
- Athletics
and 6 more
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Music MarkMusic
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 103560
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (18 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Keegan | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 1998 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Edward O'Connor | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mark Irving | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Michelle Hodges | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Louise Mackuin | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Karen Tehan | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah O'Connor | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2023 | |
| Mrs Rachael McGillion-Fee | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Noreen Winhall | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Edward Reed | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Dr James Coughlan | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Daniel Hearnden | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Teresa Potter | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Christopher Wormwell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Justin Gray | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| John Brooks | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2012 · until 2028 |
| Carmel Ward | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2011 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Angela Gilbride | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2010 · until 2030 |
| Miss Jade Beard Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record