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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Coventry, CV2 2AJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
Progress 8
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Ranking
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About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School sits within Coventry local authority as one of 24 state secondary schools in the area, and it holds a Good rating from Ofsted — a solid position in a landscape where only three schools have achieved Outstanding. Among its closest peers in the local rankings, it sits behind Eden Girls' School, Coventry (the nearest Outstanding school, 4.2 km away), Seva School, and Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School, another Catholic secondary. The school is a mixed Roman Catholic secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, led by headteacher Laura Burtonwood, and it currently educates 1,439 students. Its religious character gives it a distinctive place in Coventry’s school market, and families choosing it are often weighing faith-based education against the higher-ranked options nearby. The school’s most recent graded inspection was in September 2016, when it was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in October 2021 confirmed the school remains Good, meaning inspectors saw no reason to change the rating.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPotters Green Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2AJ
HeadteacherLaura Burtonwood
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils1,439

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Oct 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsTennis CourtsTheatreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsDining HallSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

CricketHockeyBadmintonRowingDanceMartial ArtsRoundersCross CountryAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubModel United NationsArt ClubFilm ClubNewspaper

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.