Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Old Oscott Hill, Birmingham, B44 9SR
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Birmingham, B44 9SR
778 Pupils
645 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
41.50% FSM %
381 Boys
397 Girls
About Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Birmingham and the surrounding area in Birmingham with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 778 pupils on roll. School capacity: 645. Current headteacher: Robert Swanwick.

Information on Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Birmingham
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Birmingham
Parliamentary Constituency Birmingham Erdington
Ward Oscott
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015453
URN 103539
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Garvey Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 02/10/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Claire Allen Governor 12/12/2025 11/12/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Anne Ayling Governor 11/03/2024 12/03/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Claire Bonehill Governor 03/10/2018 12/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Charlotte Brandy Governor 01/03/2025 02/03/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Veronica Horley Governor 01/09/2023 02/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Dominic Kerr Governor 06/03/2023 07/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Boitumelo Mafavuke Governor 18/09/2023 19/09/2027 Elected by parents
Dr Penny Manford Governor 20/11/2021 15/11/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Robert Swanwick Governor 01/01/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Birmingham, Birmingham.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has 778 pupils, with a capacity of 645.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is Mr Robert Swanwick.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is at Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SR, in the Birmingham local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Robert Swanwick
Old Oscott Hill, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SR
01213606383
www.cardinalwiseman.net/
Location
B44 9SR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103539
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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