The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Greenford
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Cardinal Wiseman creates a special learning environment where students thrive academically and personally. With exceptional English results, outstanding behaviour, and a genuine celebration of diversity, the school develops well-rounded young people. Parents are confident they have chosen the right school, and the headteacher's clear vision of high ambition for all students is shared by every member of staff.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional standards in English across all student groups
- Outstanding student behaviour and a calm, ordered atmosphere with warm mutual respect
- Outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Most students make at least good progress, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged students
- Strong sixth form with improving examination results and high university entry rates
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in mathematics is not yet outstanding
- Assessment practices are not consistently challenging across all subjects
- School growth plan lacks precision in some success criteria, making it harder to measure progress accurately
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements were scrutinised by inspectors; the school has effective systems in place to help students understand and respond to risk.
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a good school with a much larger than average intake and a very large sixth form. The headteacher drives a culture of high aspiration for all students, supported by robust governance and excellent behaviour standards.
At a Glance
18.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
87
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
2,036 pupils
2,300 capacity
264 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Greenford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Greenford
Admissions Demand - Ealing
Places available
3,752
Applications
3,741
Got 1st preference
74.3%
Got preferred school
94.4%
Secondary admissions across Ealing (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.65424%
Overall absence
12.77813%
Persistent absence
1,573
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
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Stanhope Primary School
Mayfield Primary School
Brentside Primary School
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
Coston Primary School
Allenby Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School
Ravenor Primary School
Oldfield Primary School
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