Bishop Challoner Catholic College

The page links to the Birmingham Local Offer as a further SEND resource.

“- [Birmingham Local Offer](https://www.localofferbirmingham.co.uk/)”

Ms R Hampson is the school's named SENCO.

“Ms R Hampson is the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).”

SEMH provision includes mentoring, pastoral and wellbeing services, and referral to external specialists.

“For students experiencing emotional or mental health challenges, we offer: ✔ Mentoring and emotional support through personalised plans. ✔ Access to pastoral support staff and well-being services. ✔ Referral pathways to external specialists, such as Forward Thinking Birmingham. ✔ Lunchtime games club and structured social activities for emotional well-being.”

The sixth form states that it provides individualised pastoral care.

“Individualised pastoral care”

The English Department is described as one of the highest-achieving in the country.

“Our English Department is one of the highest achieving in the country.”

Through the Central Maths Hub and external partnerships, the school supports maths, physics and wider STEM work across multiple schools.

“Through our role as the lead school for the Central Maths Hub we work with hundreds of schools across the Midlands to support these STEM subjects. We are at the heart of the development and delivery of programmes to support non-specialist teachers in physics, maths and MFL and we work in partnership with the Royal Society to develop STEM projects and resources that benefit pupils across multiple schools, including our own.”

Students can undertake an Extended Project Qualification to develop independent research, critical-thinking and project-management skills.

“The Extended Project Qualification allows students to explore a topic of their choice in depth, developing independence, critical thinking, and research skills highly valued by universities and employers. Whether writing a dissertation, producing an artefact, or conducting an investigation, students gain the confidence to manage a substantial project from start to finish.”

Students can participate in extensive extracurricular activities as well as international and domestic trips.

“As well as a wide range of subjects on offer, students have the opportunity to take part in an extensive variety of extra-curricular activities that we believe really makes our Sixth Form stand out from the rest. Bishop Challoner Sixth Form College also offers international and domestic trips.”

ASPIRE is rooted in a Catholic ethos and values faith, respect, and excellence while supporting academic, personal, and spiritual growth.

“ASPIRE is the foundation of our Sixth Form and is rooted in our Catholic ethos, which inspires learners to grow academically, personally, and spiritually. The foundations are in place to help learners reach their goals and make the most of their time at college by enhancing learners ambitions, providing learners with opportunities to serve others, and support learners as they progress to the next stage. ASPIRE provides the pathway to success while reflecting our values of faith, respect, and excellence.”

The school's faith-based ethos emphasizes service, excellence, nurture, and valuing every child regardless of need.

“As a school rooted in faith, service and excellence, we are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their needs, is cherished, nurtured and valued.”

The curriculum includes a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity.

“Sport & Physical Activity (Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate)”

The curriculum includes the Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in IT.

“IT (Level 3 AAQ BTEC National)”

Unsuccessful applicants have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel.

“You have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel if your application is unsuccessful.”

Applications for September 2026 entry are open.

“Applications to study at Bishop Challoner Sixth Form from September 2026 are now open.”

The school reports progression routes to universities and apprenticeships, including Russell Group universities and Oxbridge.

“Highly successful progression routes to universities and apprenticeship schemes, including Russell Group and Oxbridge.”

Dedicated staff oversee careers, progression, UCAS applications, enrichment, and Year 12 work experience.

“Miss Darby has overall responsibility for careers and progression in the Sixth Form, including the UCAS application process, enrichment and Year 12 work experience. She also delivers support and guidance in the Sixth Form.”

The school links to published Key Stage 5 results covering 2017–2019.

“Key Stage 5 results between 2017 and 2019 can be found using the link below:”

The school describes itself as one of the country's highest-performing comprehensive schools.

“A sincere welcome to Bishop Challoner Catholic College, one of the highest performing comprehensive schools in the country.”