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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
- Secondary
- Birmingham B44 9SR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: All pupils, including disadvantaged and those with special needs, make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well-behaved, and appreciate school opportunities, feeling safe and showing respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive effective training focusing on best practices through collaboration with a successful local school.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers observe best practices from other schools to enhance teaching quality continuously.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers provide detailed feedback and set high expectations, though some still need improvement in key stage 4.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through various school activities and councils.
Communication: School holds regular meetings and updates parents on their child's progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents feel their children are safe and well-supported at school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders intervene effectively where necessary and maintain open channels for concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership implemented actions that significantly improved GCSE results and addressed weak areas like mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and the school deals with it promptly with clear procedures for safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes welfare through 'Wiseman virtues' and support from lay chaplains.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of enrichment activities, including trips, sports, and cultural activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School encourages participation without compromising academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers guidance with opportunities to visit universities and attend professional talks.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support plans for pupils with special needs ensure consistent progress across the curriculum.
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 770 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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These qualities epitomise what it means to be a person dedicated to living a morally upright life, regardless of whether that person is Catholic, comes from another religious background, or has no religious affiliation at all.
Everyone at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School aspires to the Wiseman Virtues so that our learning and living are "all for Christ."......grateful and generous by being proud to be a part of Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and community, being of service to others, and celebrating both our own and others' accomplishments with a sense of joy....attentive and discerning by demonstrating moral courage in our daily action.
The school is run as a Catholic school in accordance with canon law and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as the Trust Deed of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. In particular, religious education is conducted in accordance with the teachings, doctrines, discipline, and general and specific norms of the Catholic Church; religious worship is conducted in accordance with the rites, practises, discipline, and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church; and, at all times, the school maintains a strict
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These qualities epitomise what it means to be a person dedicated to living a morally upright life, regardless of whether that person is Catholic, comes from another religious background, or has no religious affiliation at all.
Everyone at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School aspires to the Wiseman Virtues so that our learning and living are "all for Christ."......grateful and generous by being proud to be a part of Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and community, being of service to others, and celebrating both our own and others' accomplishments with a sense of joy....attentive and discerning by demonstrating moral courage in our daily action.
The school is run as a Catholic school in accordance with canon law and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as the Trust Deed of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. In particular, religious education is conducted in accordance with the teachings, doctrines, discipline, and general and specific norms of the Catholic Church; religious worship is conducted in accordance with the rites, practises, discipline, and liturgical norms of the Catholic Church; and, at all times, the school maintains a strict
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 14.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 63% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.80 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 12 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 5 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 6 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 5 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 3 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 4 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 92 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 21% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 1.48% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
