The Diocesan Education Service serves 241 primary, secondary, independent and religious order schools located across 13 local authorities. It is the aim of the DES to secure, protect and improve all aspects of Catholic Education across these schools. Crucial to this is the support and advice service we provide in relation to all aspects of managing assets within the school estate.

Capital Funding for Voluntary Aided Schools Update

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School Buildings, Sites and Land

The Archdiocese of Birmingham is one of 21 dioceses in England and Wales covering 204 primary schools and 37 secondary schools, with a geographical area of 3,373 square miles. The diocese covers 13 local authority areas including the counties of Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire.

​As the trustees of the Archdiocese of Birmingham own the majority of academy and voluntary aided school sites in the diocesan area, approval should be sought (via the Capital team) prior to any building work being undertaken.

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Estate Management Standard for those overseeing, managing, and working in estates, property, and infrastructure within schools. They are an overarching principle, on which schools should build on in managing their estate effectively.
Further information is available in the DFE guide: DfE Estates Management Standards 2025

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Energy & The Diocesan Response to the Climate Emergency

DES Suite of Building Approval Documents

Catholic School Licences and Hire Agreements

Health and Safety

Place Planning

Insurance