SchoolScoresThe Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Greenford Road, Greenford, UB6 9AW
020 8575 8222 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 3 July 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
138 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Ealing comparisons use the 12 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 94% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 95% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 49 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 66% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 95 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 90% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ealing. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Ealing figures pool parents at the Ealing schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
305 pupils in this year group.
68% — 11 points above the Ealing average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 58.4 | 52 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
301 pupils in this year group.
97% — 3 points above the Ealing average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 70% | 65% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | – | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
216 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 28% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 61% | 58% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.8 | 37.0 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 627 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 83 | 20% | 53% | 40% |
| Psychology | 60 | 5% | 17% | 19% |
| Sociology | 58 | 3% | 22% | 20% |
| Physics | 46 | 28% | 48% | 31% |
| English Literature | 37 | 5% | 19% | 23% |
| Biology | 35 | 9% | 23% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 34 | 12% | 18% | 30% |
| Business Studies:Single | 28 | 4% | 11% | 16% |
| History | 26 | 4% | 19% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 24 | 8% | 8% | 26% |
| Economics | 24 | 4% | 33% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 22 | 5% | 14% | 38% |
| Law | 19 | 5% | 16% | 17% |
| Polish | 18 | 17% | 89% | 66% |
| Religious Studies | 17 | 0% | 18% | 22% |
| English Language | 14 | 7% | 7% | 13% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 13 | 23% | 23% | 24% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 13 | 0% | 8% | 15% |
| Film Studies | 13 | 8% | 23% | 17% |
| Government and Politics | 12 | 8% | 25% | 26% |
| Geography | 11 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 10 | 50% | 100% | 59% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 7 | 0% | 14% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Arabic.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
224 students in this year group.
92% — 6 points above the Ealing average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 86% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 12% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
212 students in this year group.
78% — 3 points below the Ealing average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 81% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 27% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Ealing. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 313 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 324 |
| Of those, offered a place | 270 (83%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 941 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 34.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 9.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.5% | 54.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 7.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 22.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5 | 7.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.30% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 65% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 17 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 12.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Ealing. Higher than 92% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.9% | 18.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Brentside High School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dormers Wells High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 5 strong, 1 expected · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- William Perkin CofE High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Greenford High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Drayton Manor High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Villiers High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Notting Hill and Ealing High School GDST 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 65% A*/A at A level
- Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Alec Reed Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Benedict's School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 52% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
94% of the 138 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 324 families put The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School as their first choice for 313 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 270 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101934.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.