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The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford Road, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 9AW, Ealing
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.3 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,994
Capacity
1,865
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score significantly above the national average, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 86% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. The high percentage of students progressing to university (78%) and the notable entry rate for the EBacc (81%) reflect a commitment to broad educational opportunities. Parent satisfaction appears strong, but specific feedback data is limited.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 58.4 | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 66% | Top 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 212 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other38.1%
White British17.5%
Other7.2%
Asian Indian7.0%
Asian Other6.6%
Black African5.4%
White Irish3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.52522, -0.35202 · UB6 9AW
School details
Local authorityEaling
RegionLondon
URN101934
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.
Is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School a good school?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores 92.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in GCSEs?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.4. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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