The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford, UB6 9AW · Ealing · secondary school
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5th of 17 secondary schools in Ealing we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 882 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.6 · 90 | 30% | 2.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.83 · 94 | 25% | 2.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 58.1 · 90 | 10% | 0.90 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.83 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wiseman Sports Leaders club and access peripatetic music lessons. Sports include football, netball, cricket, swimming, dance, badminton, table tennis, and athletics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,036 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning from Key Stage 3 to 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Overview
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an excellent education where pupils "excel and flourish." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum," a "strong sense of community," and "exceptionally high" outcomes driven by a commitment to high aspiration for all students.
Strengths
- Pupils follow an "ambitious and rich curriculum" with knowledge that is "logically sequenced," enabling them to embed key concepts and make "excellent progress."
- Teachers demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and expertise, routinely checking that key knowledge is learned before building on it with more complex ideas.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with students being "quickly identified and included in the ambitious learning of the classroom."
- Personal development is excellent, with charity work "firmly embedded" and pupils encouraged to "make a positive contribution to society."
- Behaviour is "exemplary," pupils are "highly respectful and kind," and the school maintains a "nurturing environment" that parents speak highly of.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.1 |
| 2024/25 | 58.4 |
| 2025/26 | 58.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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