Bishop Challoner Catholic College vs Colton Hills Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 22 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,184 students
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,163 students
| Measure | Bishop Challoner Catholic College Birmingham, West Midlands | Colton Hills Community School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 493 | #434 of 493 |
| National rank | #1750 of 4,090 | #3708 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,184 | 1,163 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,184 | 1,163 |
| Free school meals | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 101.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.4 | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.4% | 24.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.6% | 50.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | 3.16 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 24.5 |
| town | Birmingham | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/ | coltonhills.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 17.3).
- •Bishop Challoner Catholic College is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 1,163.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Challoner Catholic College better than Colton Hills Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Challoner Catholic College ranks higher (54.3 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Challoner Catholic College and Colton Hills Community School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College: 1,184. Colton Hills Community School: 1,163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Challoner Catholic College and Colton Hills Community School rank in West Midlands?
Bishop Challoner Catholic College is 160th of 493 and Colton Hills Community School is 434th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).