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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, West Midlands, B44 9SR, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
778
Capacity
645
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
121%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 43% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 38%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, the school shows strengths in student achievement and parent satisfaction, making it a viable option for families in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 38% | Top 40% 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%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
Black African16.1%
White Other9.3%
Mixed Other6.3%
Black Caribbean4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Other2.4%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.54893, -1.88931 · B44 9SR
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103539
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cardinalwiseman.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2016.
Is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School a good school?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School in GCSEs?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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