Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School vs Whittle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 837 m 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
Whittle Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Coventry, West Midlands | Whittle Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #206 of 493 | #1267 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2136 of 4,090 | #12088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,406 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,406 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cardinalwiseman.coventry.sch.uk | www.whittleacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.5 vs 30.7).
- •Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is the larger school with 1,406 students compared with 238.
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 Whittle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks higher (46.5 vs 30.7 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 Whittle Academy?
About 837 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 1,406. Whittle Academy: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Whittle Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 206th of 493 and Whittle Academy is 1267th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).