Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School vs Kings Rise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 933 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
Kings Rise Academy
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
| Measure | Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | Kings Rise Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 493 | #1238 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1973 of 4,090 | #11910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 788 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | 65% |
| Capacity filled | 122.2% | 93.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cardinalwiseman.net/ | www.kingsrise.org |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 31.6).
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 428.
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a local authority school while Kings Rise 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 Kings Rise Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks higher (49.8 vs 31.6 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 Kings Rise Academy?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 788. Kings Rise Academy: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Kings Rise Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 183rd of 493 and Kings Rise Academy is 1238th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).