Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School currently has around 1439 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.8%. african pupils make up about 28% , followed by other white at 12%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Potters Green Road, Coventry, CV2 2AJ |
| Website: | www.cardinalwiseman.coventry.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02476617231 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Laura Burtonwood |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141992 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1416 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1439 |
| Number of Boys: | 689 |
| Number of Girls: | 750 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.80% | 458 |
| African | 28.00% | 403 |
| Other White | 12.00% | 173 |
| Indian | 7.90% | 113 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 62 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 42 |
| Other Black | 2.90% | 42 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moat House Primary School Deedmore Road , CV2 1EQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Deedmore Road , CV2 1EQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Junior School Deedmore Road , CV2 1EQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant School Deedmore Road , Wood End CV2 1EQ | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Potters Green Primary School Ringwood Highway , CV2 2GF | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Language College Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodway Park School and Community College Wigston Road , CV2 2RH | - not rated | 590 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Academy Coventry Wigston Road , CV2 2RH | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva School Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood Special School 50 Deedmore Road , CV2 1FN | 2out of 4 | 603 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deedmore School Wyken Croft , Henley Green CV2 1HQ | - not rated | 987 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dartmouth School Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hawkesbury Fields School Aldermans Green Road , CV2 1PL | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.