Bishop Challoner Catholic College — Secondary School in Birmingham

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Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Birmingham, B14 7EG

1,246 Pupils

1,304 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

37.50% FSM %

700 Boys

546 Girls

About Bishop Challoner Catholic College

Bishop Challoner Catholic College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 1,246 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,304. Current headteacher: James Coughlan.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Birmingham or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Birmingham
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency	Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
Ward	Brandwood & King's Heath
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10000722
URN	103560
Data Last Updated	02-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Gregory Keegan	Chair of Governors	09/10/1998	01/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah O'Connor	Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Miss Jade Beard	Governor	12/11/2021	11/11/2025	Elected by school staff
John Brooks	Governor	07/02/2012	06/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr James Coughlan	Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Angela Gilbride	Governor	17/10/2010	16/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Justin Gray	Governor	03/10/2017	12/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Daniel Hearnden	Governor	01/09/2019	13/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Michelle Hodges	Governor	12/11/2025	11/11/2029	Elected by school staff
Mark Irving	Governor	05/12/2025	04/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Louise Mackuin	Governor	18/07/2025	17/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachael McGillion-Fee	Governor	11/07/2023	31/07/2027	Elected by parents