Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School vs Fortis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
788 students
Fortis Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,210 students
| Measure | Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | Fortis Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 493 | #419 of 493 |
| National rank | #1973 of 4,090 | #3577 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 788 | 1,210 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 1,210 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | 54.6% |
| Capacity filled | 122.2% | 57% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 37.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 27.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.1% | 49.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.6 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cardinalwiseman.net/ | fortisacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 19.6).
- •Fortis Academy is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 788.
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a local authority school while Fortis Academy is a academy 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 Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School better than Fortis Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks higher (49.8 vs 19.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Fortis Academy?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 788. Fortis Academy: 1,210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Fortis Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 183rd of 493 and Fortis Academy is 419th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).