Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

A good academy sponsor led school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School.

Coventry, CV22AJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.2%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
30 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Potters Green Road
Coventry, CV22AJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141992
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Potters Green Road, Coventry, CV2 2AJ
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Capacity
1416 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,435
Free School Meals
35.2% (505 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
Ebacc English:
94.1%
Ebacc Entry:
11.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
88.6%
Ebacc Languages:
31.8%
Ebacc Maths:
96.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.15
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
93 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.2 (+16.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
179
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,435 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
(18 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Omnia pro Christo – Everything for Christ"

Knowledge Respect Ambition Resilience with Christ at the centre

Cardinal Wiseman is a Catholic school with a Chapel at the centre where weekly Mass is celebrated. The school follows a Compass for Life with four Points – Knowledge, Respect, Ambition and Resilience – with Christ at the centre. The Church’s liturgical year is observed; prayer corners change with the seasons; Masses and charitable service are integrated into school life.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School. Our Compass for Life provides direction for our pupils’ faith and education; the four core values are Knowledge, Respect, Ambition and Resilience with Christ at the centre. The school aims for high expectations and excellence for all in an inclusive community, guided by Ms L Burtonwood, Principal.

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