Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Voluntary aided secondary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Attainment 8
48
▲ 1.8 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
43.7%
▼ 3pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
91.8%
▲ 0.2pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
15.8
▼ 0.9 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
46.8%
▲ 19pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
14.2%
same England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
122%
788 / 645 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Report card
inspected Apr 2026
Uniform at a glance
11Items named
2Colours named
1Suppliers named
Items
BlazerJumperPE kitPolo shirtShortsSkirtSocksTieTightsTrainersTrousers
Colours
- Black
- White
Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority. School uniform page
From the uniform policy
iLines taken from the school's uniform page; some lines may be missing or out of order. Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority.- SCHOOL UNIFORM – GIRLS
- Black V-neck long sleeved jumper , with or without the school badge. No other permitted. No cardigans. Pupils do not have to wear a jumper. It is optional.
- School tie - Available from the school office (parents/carers can purchase online) and from uniform stockists such as Clive Mark.
- White shirt – shirts should be buttoned up at the neck, tucked in and the school tie showing the school badge. No T shirt underneath.
- White school blouse with open collar – No T shirt underneath.
- Boots may only be worn if they fit under trousers smartly and comfortably.
- Plain black or white socks or tights . No patterns or other colours.
- No fashion belts allowed. Just plain black, with a plain buckle.
- Headcoverings/headbands/bandanas – Plain black only
- School ties and blazer badges are available from the School Office or uniform stockists such as Clive Mark.
- All outdoor coats should zip or button up at the front. Outdoor coats should be worn over the blazer and removed when in class. No hats are to be worn in school.
- Cardinal Wiseman black polo shirt. Pupils name can be printed on the back. Alternatively pupils can wear a plain black t shirt (no logo).
Guides for parents
All guides- School uniform: costs, rules and helpThe new limit on branded items from September 2026, what schools must do, and where to get help.