Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

URN: 103539 • Birmingham B44 9SR

Overview

Name
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
URN
103539
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Robert Swanwick (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01213606383
Website
Visit
Address
Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham B44 9SR

Summary

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Birmingham, serving 778 pupils with a capacity of 645. The school is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing a community built on kindness, respect, and moral purpose, guided by the motto "Omnia Pro Christo" (All for Christ). The school's ethos encourages students to aspire to the Wiseman Virtues, fostering a supportive environment for personal and academic growth.

The curriculum at Cardinal Wiseman is designed to promote achievement and progress, with a structured homework policy that reinforces classroom learning. Students in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 engage in revision-based homework, supported by resources such as knowledge organisers. The school provides additional support through homework clubs and dedicated sessions for students needing extra assistance.

Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, as it seeks to create a compassionate environment where all students feel they belong. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
645
Pupils
778
Boys
381
Girls
397
FSM %
41.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 778 381 397 645 41.50
2024-09-11 770 391 379 645 36.20
2023-09-11 724 374 350 645 37.00
2022-09-11 724 374 350 645 37.00
2021-09-11 691 346 345 645 39.00
2020-09-11 652 325 327 645 39.80

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