Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Address: Institute Road, Kings Heath
Town/City: BIRMINGHAM
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B14 7EG
Telephone Number: 0121 444 4161
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Principal: Dr James Coughlan
Capacity: 1304
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1184 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.1%

Location and administration

URN: 103560
DfE Number: 330/5413
UKPRN: 10000722
UPRN: 100071414995
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Birmingham (E08000025)
Constituency: Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley (E14001094)
Electoral Ward: Brandwood & King's Heath (E05011130)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 407588E, 281677N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 26' 1.16" N 1° 53' 22.87" W
Plus Code: 9C4WC4M6+F4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Wheelers Lane Technology College (0.5km)
  3. Kings Heath Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Reach School (0.6km)
  5. Wheelers Lane Primary School (0.6km)
  6. The Dame Ellen Pinsent School (0.8km)
  7. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (0.9km)
  8. King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls (0.9km)
  9. Colmore Junior School (0.9km)
  10. Colmore Infant and Nursery School (0.9km)
Governors

  • Miss Jade Beard - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • John Brooks - Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2012 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 February 2028.
  • Dr James Coughlan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Angela Gilbride - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2010 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 October 2030.
  • Mr Justin Gray - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Daniel Hearnden - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2027.
  • Michelle Hodges - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mark Irving - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2029.
  • Gregory Keegan - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 October 1998 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 November 2030.
  • Louise Mackuin - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Mrs Rachael McGillion-Fee - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Mr Edward O'Connor - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah O'Connor - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2023.
  • Mrs Teresa Potter - Governor. Appointed on 31 July 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 July 2027.
  • Edward Reed - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Karen Tehan - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Carmel Ward - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2011 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Mrs Noreen Winhall - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 July 2027.
  • Christopher Wormwell - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2027.