Bishop Milner Catholic College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bishop Milner Catholic College Burton Road Dudley West Midlands DY1 3BY |
| Phone | 01384889422 |
| Reference Number | 140126 |
Bishop Milner Catholic College continues to demonstrate good performance since its last inspection, maintaining high educational standards and fostering a positive environment for students. The school has a strong culture of aspiration shared by both staff and pupils, highlighted by excellent relationships and a focus on personal development. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, benefiting all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff engagement and a supportive leadership structure contribute to a purposeful atmosphere where students feel safe and motivated to learn.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 837 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.75%
Girls: 51.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| 8 | 71 | 79 | 150 |
| 9 | 75 | 75 | 150 |
| 10 | 78 | 77 | 155 |
| 11 | 73 | 74 | 147 |
| 12 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 13 | 22 | 26 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 43% |
| African | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.7% |
| Indian | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bishop Milner Catholic School | |
| 12 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 29 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High aspirations shared between leaders and pupils
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Rich and diverse extra-curricular programmes
- High-quality careers guidance for students
- Effective safeguarding arrangements
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding in some subjects
- Some pupils do not read widely and regularly
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.65 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.8 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 141 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 40 | 12 |
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