Aspire AP School 2 vs Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 331 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire AP School 2
Smethwick · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
7 students
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
788 students
| Measure | Aspire AP School 2 Smethwick, West Midlands | Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #183 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #1973 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 7 | 788 |
| Pupils on roll | 7 | 788 |
| Free school meals | – | 46.8% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 122.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Smethwick | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.aspireapschool.org/school-two/ | www.cardinalwiseman.net/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 7.
- •Aspire AP School 2 is a independent school while Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aspire AP School 2 better than Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aspire AP School 2 and Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
About 331 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aspire AP School 2: 7. Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 788. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aspire AP School 2 and Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School rank in West Midlands?
Aspire AP School 2 is unranked and Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 183rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).