Located in Greenford, The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school 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.
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School currently has around 1994 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 38.1%. white british pupils make up about 17.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 65% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AW |
| Website: | www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02085758222 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Ealing |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Patrick Coyle |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 101934 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1865 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1994 |
| Number of Boys: | 964 |
| Number of Girls: | 1030 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 38.10% | 759 |
| White British | 17.50% | 349 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.20% | 143 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 140 |
| Other Asian | 6.60% | 131 |
| African | 5.40% | 107 |
| Irish | 3.50% | 70 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 58 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 57 |
| Caribbean | 2.80% | 56 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 37 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 12 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope First School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School High Lane , Hanwell W7 3RT | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 932 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Middle School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 934 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Primary Centre 573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor House School 16 Golden Manor , Hanwell W7 3EG | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Alternative Provision Compton Close , Ealing W13 0LR | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.