The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,439
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- THE ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Laura Burtonwood
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Potters Green Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoat House Primary School
Primary · 415m away
Potters Green Primary School
Primary · 476m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Grace Academy Coventry
Secondary · 550m away
Castle Wood Special School
Special school · 552m away
Whittle Academy
Primary · 837m away
Deedmore School
Special school · 904m away
Henley Green Primary
Primary · 954m 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 November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School currently has 1,439 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 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is in Coventry, CV2 2AJ, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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