Bishop Walsh Catholic School

About Bishop Walsh Catholic School

Bishop Walsh Catholic School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,081 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 (2025/26). 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Birmingham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,081 / 1,000 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1QT

Phone

01213513215

Principal

Natalie Brodie

Website

http://bishopwalsh.net/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bishop Walsh Catholic School?

Bishop Walsh Catholic School is an academy converter in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Bishop Walsh Catholic School have?

Bishop Walsh Catholic School has 1,081 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bishop Walsh Catholic School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bishop Walsh Catholic School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 in 2025/26.

Is Bishop Walsh Catholic School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bishop Walsh Catholic School is part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY.

Where is Bishop Walsh Catholic School?

Bishop Walsh Catholic School is located at Wylde Green Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 1QT.