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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Potters Green Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,439
Capacity
1,416
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 68% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.6 places it in the top 46% nationally, and 71% of pupils progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.6 | Top 46% 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%. | 68% | Top 44% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 71% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.8%
Black African28.0%
White Other12.0%
Asian Indian7.9%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.43614, -1.45298 · CV2 2AJ
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN141992
School typeAcademy sponsor led
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 30 November 2021.
Is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School a good school?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 46.6. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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