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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND info report (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- View all news (calendar)
- View all Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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