Bishop Challoner Catholic School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

352 Commercial Road, London, E1 0LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bishop Challoner Catholic School is a secondary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 13th of 17 secondary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2021.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 November 2021, report published 19 January 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

208 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.6

44.6, 1.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.2%

46.2%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths63.9%

63.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc31.3%

31.3%, 9.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.94

3.94, 0.15 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

44 students

Average point score per A level entry34.71

34.71, 0.29 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

867 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650

Eligible for free school meals31.8%

31.8%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.2%

24.2%, 2.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.3%

20.3%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bishop Challoner Catholic School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
London Islamic School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 58.7
Jamiatul Ummah School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 58.1
Mulberry School for Girls	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 55.2
Stepney All Saints Church of England Secondary School	0.4 miles	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 53.6
Wapping High School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.9

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LUX MUNDI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Adam Hall
Phone: 02077919500
Website: bishopchallonerfederation.towerhamlets.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 352 Commercial Road, London, E1 0LB
Local authority: Tower Hamlets
URN: 150606

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.