BISHOP CHALLONER CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE BOYS SCHOOL in Greater London, Tower Hamlets

Education Centre Information: Bishop Challoner Catholic Collegiate Boys School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Tower Hamlets
Reason Establishment Opened: Fresh Start
Establishment Open Date: 01/09/2001
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 577
Number of boys: 577
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Boys
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Background:

Bishop Challoner is a catholic aided educational school. The Sisters of Mercy founded the school in 1933. It moved to Christian Street in 1956. It became a comprehensive school in 1972. The school is involved in visionary, cutting edge development programme. Opportunities for enrichment are good with a varied and interesting programme of experiences for all students. Frequent trips are organised out of school, including several visits to higher education institutions. The school has a very strong links with the wider community. Governors and staff at Bishop Challoner School agree that placing students into teaching sets is advantageous to the learning process. It helps in the differentiation of work and encourages students to achieve their maximum potential by allowing movement between sets. Bishop Challoner provides a disciplined and structured environment for effective teaching and learning so that all pupils may maximise their academic potential.