Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Catchment Area
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a voluntary aided secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 778 pupils, and a capacity of 645 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
778
Pupils
645
Capacity
121%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is managed by Birmingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School — School Information
- Full address
- Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SR
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103539
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
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Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
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Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
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Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Is Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School currently has 778 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 645 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School? ▾
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School cover? ▾
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School? ▾
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.