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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Voluntary aided school · Birmingham · B44 9SR

Ages 11–16 · 788 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

46.9

Overall absence

9.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-14

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.27
−20+2
Attainment 846.9
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry36%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.7%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.9%
Enrolments in measure
837

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

788 pupils · 645 places

Pupils on roll
788
Boys / girls
389 / 399
School capacity
645
Capacity fill
788 / 645 (122%)
Free school meals
46.8%
FSM pupils
368
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Robert Swanwick

Location

Address
Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding
Postcode
B44 9SR
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Erdington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 788 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 46.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B44
16
Secondary in B44
3
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B44

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    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B44 8NU · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.7
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence11.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Arena Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B42 2PY · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att841.7
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence8.7%

    1.0 miles away

  • E-ACT North Birmingham Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.7
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence5.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Barr Beacon School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.4 miles away

  • The Streetly Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Sutton Coldfield · B74 2EX · Walsall

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence9.1%

    1.5 miles away

  • Prince Albert High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Birmingham · B42 2TU · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM43.3%

    1.9 miles away

  • Eden Boys' School, Birmingham

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Secondary

    Birmingham · B42 2SY · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att863.7
    • P81.6
    • EM5+82%
    • Absence2.8%

    2.1 miles away

  • Stockland Green School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B23 7JH · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.8
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence10.6%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Robert Swanwick
Telephone
01213606383
Website
http://www.cardinalwiseman.net/

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