Bishop Challoner Catholic School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bishop Challoner Catholic School
Address: 352 Commercial Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: E1 0LB
Telephone Number: 02 0779 9500
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Lux Mundi Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Adam Hall
Capacity: 1650
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 867 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 53% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31.2%

Location and administration

URN: 150606
DfE Number: 211/4726
UKPRN: 10094508
UPRN: 6167778
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Tower Hamlets (E09000030)
Constituency: Bethnal Green and Stepney (E14001086)
Electoral Ward: Shadwell (E05009332)
Diocese: RC01(Archdiocese of Westminster)

Easting & Northing: 535328E, 181182N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 50.39" N 0° 3' 3.69" W
Plus Code: 9C3XGW7X+HH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Fiona Barrie - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
  • Mrs Vikki Bradney-Spencer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Father David Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Timothy Gladstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Daryl Greenslade - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Mr Adam Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Jerry Kearns - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Shelia Mauna - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Lloyd Opara - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 April 2027.