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Bishop Milner Catholic College
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- Dudley DY1 3BY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils鈥� progress at key stage 4 has been good over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are conscientious, considerate and cooperative.
Current Educational Practices: Staff training is focused on setting high progress targets for pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is improving through more training and sharing good practice.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents, carers and staff are very supportive of leaders' work.
Communication: Leaders communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: A parent commented, 鈥楾his is a very good school. I am happy with the teaching and how pupils are guided academically and spiritually.鈥�
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders maintain strong relationships and resolve issues effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced targeted support and improved systems to address shortcomings.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inspectors reviewed procedures and found them rigorous, robust and efficient.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are given more opportunities to learn well and have wider experiences outside of school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students on vocational courses made strong progress, with targeted support ensuring correct course alignment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: A strong team is determined to make a difference, particularly for the more vulnerable pupils.
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Bishop Milner Catholic College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 853 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our college is dedicated to providing each individual with Christian love and care.
For the Love of Peter is the Latin translation of our university's Latin motto, Pro Petri Fide.
Bishop Milner Catholic College is a part of this Church, and our faith is indeed the faith of Peter. Jesus appointed Saint Peter to be the head of the Apostles, and it was on Saint Peter's faith that Jesus stated he would construct his Church.
For Roman Catholic youngsters, there was no secondary school in Dudley prior to 1960.
The construction of a three-story, 400-student Roman Catholic secondary school was approved at the end of 1956.
Bishop Milner Catholic School's construction got under way in September 1957.
The decision was made to name the school after Bishop John Milner, the Midlands' vicar Apostolic, as the school buildings drew closer to completion.
The Most Reverend Francis Grimshaw, Archbishop of Birmingham, presided at the official opening on September 21st, 1960.
The original structure has undergone numerous alterations throughout time.
The current Bishop Milner Catholic College, with its many ICT suites, Learning Resource Center, study areas, and numerous new classrooms to replace the 1960s buildings, was well under construction in 2003.
To represent its openness for all students from 11 to 18, Bishop Milner Catholic School changed its name to Bishop Milner Catholic College in September 2013.
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For the Love of Peter is the Latin translation of our university's Latin motto, Pro Petri Fide.
Bishop Milner Catholic College is a part of this Church, and our faith is indeed the faith of Peter. Jesus appointed Saint Peter to be the head of the Apostles, and it was on Saint Peter's faith that Jesus stated he would construct his Church.
For Roman Catholic youngsters, there was no secondary school in Dudley prior to 1960.
The construction of a three-story, 400-student Roman Catholic secondary school was approved at the end of 1956.
Bishop Milner Catholic School's construction got under way in September 1957.
The decision was made to name the school after Bishop John Milner, the Midlands' vicar Apostolic, as the school buildings drew closer to completion.
The Most Reverend Francis Grimshaw, Archbishop of Birmingham, presided at the official opening on September 21st, 1960.
The original structure has undergone numerous alterations throughout time.
The current Bishop Milner Catholic College, with its many ICT suites, Learning Resource Center, study areas, and numerous new classrooms to replace the 1960s buildings, was well under construction in 2003.
To represent its openness for all students from 11 to 18, Bishop Milner Catholic School changed its name to Bishop Milner Catholic College in September 2013.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | - | 21.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 26.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 43.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 14.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 5.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 8.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.5 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.44% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 50.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 10.48% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 12.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.84% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 32.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 49.36% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 15.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 7.79% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 10.75% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 86.56% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 81.72% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 11.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 10.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.4% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 10 | 26.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 43.71% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 25.82% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 3 | 7.75% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 2 | 13.14% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.68 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.04% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 85.74% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 50.48% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 10.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.52% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.17% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.35% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 6 | 28.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 9 | 46.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 24.58% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 2 | 13.27% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 77% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 66.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 47.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 8.68% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 26.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 40.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 23.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 10.91% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.78% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 75.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 63.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 43.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 10.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.84% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.47% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.81 | 22.4 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.83 | 22.3 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.00% | 6% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 35 | 582 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 59.29% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 9.86% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 18.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.55 | 30.43 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.97 | 31.45 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.0% | 11.25% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 72 | 808 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 62.14% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.29% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 16.71% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 11.14% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.24 3 | 23.92 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.76 6 | 24.94 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.8% | 6.99% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 90 | 608 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 53% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 13.17% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.66 2 | 22.92 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.29 1 | 24.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 5.91% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 63% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 10.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 18.17% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.81 | 19.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.84 | 21.14 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 3.36% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 75.83% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 14.17% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bishop Milner Catholic College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1