The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
#91 of 640 secondary schools in London
#443 of 4,090 nationally
About The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a local authority secondary located in Greenford, in the Ealing local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 2,036 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 91st of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 2,036; capacity filled 88.5%; grade 4+ english & maths 85.6%; ebacc average points 5.51.
There are 12 schools in Greenford; The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks 1st of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)58.4
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)67.9%
- A level points per entry (10%)38.8
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 2,036
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 88.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 58.4
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 67.9%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 85.6%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 5.51
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 38.8
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School
Greenford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 111 m away
Stanhope Primary School
Greenford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
360 students · 335 m away
Mayfield Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students · 576 m away
Brentside Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
382 students · 853 m away
Brentside High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,483 students · 855 m away
Coston Primary School
Greenford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students · 966 m away
The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School
Greenford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
416 students · 966 m away
Allenby Primary School
Southall · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
253 students · 1.1 km away
Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
12 students · 1.2 km away
Dormers Wells High School
Southall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,469 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Eastbury Community School
Barking · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–19
2,039 students
JFS
Harrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,091 students
Thomas Tallis School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
2,092 students
Woodbridge High School
Woodford Green · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,980 students
Greenford High School
Southall · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,976 students
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School a good school?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has a Success Index (England) of 84.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #91 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School rank in London?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks #91 of 640 secondary schools in London and #443 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School had 2,036 students in 2025.
Is The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.