The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 778
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr Robert Swanwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9SR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaryvale Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Aspire AP School 2
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Kingsthorne Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Kings Rise Academy
Primary · 933m away
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Primary · 969m away
Fortis Academy
Secondary · 982m away
Goodway Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Great Barr Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School a selective school?
No. Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School currently has 778 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School take?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is in Birmingham, B44 9SR, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School have a sixth form?
No, Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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