Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

A good voluntary aided school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School.

Birmingham, B449SR Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Oscott Hill
Kingstanding
Birmingham, B449SR
Phone
1213606383
Website
cardinalwiseman.net/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103539
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SR
Website
http://www.cardinalwiseman.net/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
645 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
770
Free School Meals
47.1% (363 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
8.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
99.3%
Ebacc Entry:
29.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.3%
Ebacc Languages:
38.6%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.27
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.51

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.0 (+13.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.9 (+7.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.27 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
770 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Omnia Pro Christo – All for Christ"

Curious and active Eloquent and truthful Learned and wise Grateful and generous Attentive and discerning Compassionate and loving Faith-filled and hopeful Intentional and prophetic

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was founded by, and is part of, the Catholic Church. The school is conducted as a Catholic school in accordance with canon law and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and in accordance with the Trust deed of the Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message emphasizing Catholic identity and Omnia Pro Christo; commitment to excellence and supporting students to be the best they can be.

Facilities

Swimming pool Dance studio

Curriculum Highlights

Transformation Curriculum Wiseman Radio Art Computing Drama English Food Geography History Maths Music Physical Education Religious Education Science Spanish

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