GCSE 2025/26
#2,031 of 3,312
Worse than 61% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,122 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Nov 2021
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 150606.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 43.8, worse than England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 46.7 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 62.6%, similar to England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 66.2% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 41.3%, worse than England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 49.6% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 16.8%, better than England, similar to Tower Hamlets | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 54.2%, worse than England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 60.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 179 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34.71, similar to England, better than Tower Hamlets | 30.92 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 34.39, similar to England, better than Tower Hamlets | 30.83 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 6.8%, worse than England, similar to Tower Hamlets | 6.7% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.25, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 97 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 867 |
| Girls | 447 |
| Boys | 420 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 31.8% |
| First language not English | 24.2% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,650 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 47.5% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 176 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 28 |
| Average class size | 22.4 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 13.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 9.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 63.4 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 16.2 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 51.14 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 70.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 53.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 3.8 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 13 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 90 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 181 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 61 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 61 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 37 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Tower Hamlets | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.5%, similar to England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 6.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 26.1%, worse than England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 17.8% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.1%, better than England, worse than Tower Hamlets | 1.5% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 17.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 11.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 83.2% |
| Higher education | 73.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 11.2% |
| Employment | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% |
| Further education | 0.8% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St Mary and St Michael Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Mar 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Marion Richardson Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Blue Gate Fields Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Blue Gate Fields Infants' School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | London Islamic School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Jamiatul Ummah School | Other independent school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Mulberry School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bigland Green Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Stepney Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
Bishop Challoner Catholic School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Nov 2021.
Bishop Challoner Catholic School ranks 2,031 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 61% of schools) and 1,122 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 41.3% of pupils at Bishop Challoner Catholic School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 43.8 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bishop Challoner Catholic School was C+, and 6.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Bishop Challoner Catholic School made 90 offers from 181 applications (2 per offer), and 61 of 61 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Bishop Challoner Catholic School has 867 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Bishop Challoner Catholic School had 1,650 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Bishop Challoner Catholic School has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At Bishop Challoner Catholic School, the average class had 22.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Bishop Challoner Catholic School missed 8.5% of sessions (England 8%), and 26.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.