Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School vs Queen Mary's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,406 students
Queen Mary's Grammar School
Walsall · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,399 students
| Measure | Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Coventry, West Midlands | Queen Mary's Grammar School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #206 of 493 | #28 of 493 |
| National rank | #2136 of 4,090 | #402 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,406 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,406 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 27.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 176.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | 74.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | 97.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.4% | 98.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | 7.23 |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | 40.9 |
| town | Coventry | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cardinalwiseman.coventry.sch.uk | www.qmgs.walsall.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Mary's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 46.5).
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 1,399.
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is co-educational and Queen Mary's Grammar School is boys.
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 Queen Mary's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Mary's Grammar School ranks higher (85.9 vs 46.5 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 Queen Mary's Grammar School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 1,406. Queen Mary's Grammar School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Queen Mary's Grammar School rank in West Midlands?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 206th of 493 and Queen Mary's Grammar School is 28th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).