Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cardinal Wiseman excels at creating an inclusive, caring community where all pupils thrive. Teachers work skilfully to understand each child's needs and provide targeted support, particularly for those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs. The school goes far beyond academics, offering an impressive range of extra-curricular activities and real-world experiences like work placements and employer encounters, so every pupil leaves exceptionally well prepared for their future.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils displaying impeccable conduct grounded in the 'Wiseman Virtues'
- Highly effective inclusive practice with skilled support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Exceptional personal development and wellbeing programme including a tailored transformation curriculum and bespoke enrichment activities
- Strong teaching quality with teachers who know pupils exceptionally well and use precise assessment to identify and close learning gaps
- Inspirational leadership at all levels with rigorous monitoring and innovative improvement strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement of pupils with high prior attainment remains in line with national averages rather than exceeding it
- Need to further embed teaching strategies that stretch and deepen learning for all pupil groups to ensure rapid and sustained progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Catholic leadership course, boxing club, work experience, employer encounters, higher education provider visits, leadership roles, community service activities, Friday enrichment activities
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a strong Catholic secondary school that provides inclusive, high-quality education with a focus on the 'Wiseman Virtues' and personal development. Pupils achieve well, enjoy attending school, and are exceptionally well prepared for life after school.
At a Glance
46.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
30
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
122%
Over capacity
788 pupils
645 capacity
143 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,089
Applications
14,943
Got 1st preference
73.6%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.2312%
Overall absence
27.78429%
Persistent absence
853
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Maryvale Catholic Primary School
Kingsthorne Primary School
Kings Rise Academy
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Sundridge Primary School
Glenmead Primary School
Warren Farm Primary School
The Bridge School
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