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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SR

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
778
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.5%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.5%
Basics 9-5
48.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.3%
EBacc APS
4.06
EBacc 9-5
15.4%
EBacc 9-4
26.8%
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About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 778 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9SR | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

What is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School's latest exam results?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School located?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B44 9SR).
How many pupils attend Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has around 778 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School with other schools?
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