Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry
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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cardinal Wiseman is a welcoming, inclusive school where all pupils are well-known to staff and barriers to learning are actively reduced. The school provides excellent pastoral support and a comprehensive personal development program that prepares pupils well for their futures. Pupils conduct themselves respectfully, attend well, and benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities including sports, trips, and cultural experiences.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive support for pupils with additional needs, including those with SEND and early-stage English learners
- Effective improvements to attendance and behavior through high expectations and systematic support
- Well-developed personal development program covering relationships, health, British values, and careers preparation
- Excellent pastoral care with staff providing strong encouragement and support
- Good achievement at GCSE and strong preparation for future destinations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of teaching and curriculum delivery across subjects, with some teachers not effectively checking pupil understanding
- A-level results significantly below national average despite recent improvements
- Some pupils with barriers to learning not receiving agreed adaptations to activities consistently
- Need for greater consistency in how teachers use assessment to move pupils on to more challenging work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, musicals, trips, basketball teams, work experience placements, careers interviews
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a welcoming, inclusive secondary school where pupils achieve broadly in line with national averages and conduct themselves well. Leaders have made positive improvements to attendance, achievement, and personal development, though some inconsistencies remain in teaching quality and A-level results.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
55
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,406 pupils
1,416 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry
Admissions Demand - Coventry
Places available
4,597
Applications
4,387
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across Coventry (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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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
10.40557%
Overall absence
27.47336%
Persistent absence
1,314
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
Moat House Primary School
Potters Green Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Castle Wood Special School
Whittle Academy
Henley Green Primary
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Walsgrave Church of England Academy
Alderman's Green Primary School
Wyken Croft Primary School
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