The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

The school has high expectations for pupils with SEND.

“The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”

The school has a full-time chaplain and a part-time assistant chaplain.

“We are blessed with a full-time Chaplain, Mary Boland and a part time assistant Chaplain, Claire Andrew.”

Chaplains are available to speak with and support students and others in need, although they do not provide formal counselling.

“Although our Chaplain’s do not have a formal counselling role in the school, they are available for students, staff & parents should they need to speak to someone. Our Chaplain’s serve to support and pray with anyone who is in need.”

The school publishes an extracurricular clubs and activities timetable for 2025–2026.

“TIMETABLE FOR EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES 2025-2026”

The school provides a large range of visits for students across all age groups, offering shared group experiences.

“At Cardinal Wiseman we run a huge range of visits for students of all age groups which can be highlight of the year. Students benefit from the shared experience of group activity and enjoy themselves immensely.”

The school describes education for all within a caring Catholic community founded on equality, justice and helping others.

“The Cardinal Wiseman School believes in education for all. We aim to achieve this in a caring Catholic community based on the Gospel values of equality and justice. Our community seeks to follow the example and teaching of Jesus Christ that is to love and help one another.”

The school states its motto and an achievement-for-all principle.

“We live by our motto: “All things for Christ” “Education for All = Achievement for all””

Students can follow accelerated, academic or vocational learning pathways matched to their abilities and prospects of success.

“We have three distinct learning pathways: accelerated, academic and vocational. These pathways ensure that students of all abilities are studying appropriate courses where they will succeed.”

All sixth-form students must attend one compulsory Core Religious Education session each week.

“In addition to this, all Sixth Form students have to attend one compulsory Core Religious Education each week.”

Many students attend Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

“Many of our students now attend Russell Group universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.”

Students receive preparation and careers guidance for education, employment or training pathways.

“They prepare students well for the next stage of education, employment or training. Pupils are provided with careers advice, careers days, workshops and lectures on numerous careers and pathways.”

The school's July 2018 Ofsted inspection judged its sixth-form provision outstanding.

“The sixth-form provision is outstanding.”

Department for Education figures place the school in the top 1% nationally for progress and top 3% for attainment from Years 7 to 11.

“The school is in the top 1% nationally for progress and the top 3% nationally for attainment.”