Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Coventry

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Potters Green Road, Coventry, CV2 2AJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Coventry.

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,439

Ages

11-18

FSM

36.4%

Attainment 8

46.6

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

22.5%

Basics 9-5

45.9%

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

24.7%

EBacc APS

3.99

EBacc 9-5

10.0%

EBacc 9-4

13.9%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

29.56

A*-A Grades

10.0%

A*-B Grades

33.5%

AAB+ %

6.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 119 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school in Coventry, Coventry. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. The school has around 1,439 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Potters Green Road, Coventry, CV2 2AJ | More schools in Coventry

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2021 — Good
Mar 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 2021 inspection.

What are Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School's latest exam results?

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School located?

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school in Coventry, Coventry (CV2 2AJ).

How many pupils attend Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has around 1,439 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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