Best 3 Secondary schools in Greenford – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (Secondary) in Greenford; William Perkin Church of England High School (Secondary) in Greenford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and William Perkin Church of England High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and free schools type located around Greenford, Middlesex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School), published Sep 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (Sep 2018). average roll around ≈ 1,700, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; all within the Twyford Church of England Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School UB6 9AW	William Perkin Church of England High School UB6 8PR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Greenford Middlesex UB6 9AW	Greenford Middlesex UB6 8PR
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Sep 2018	1 10 Jul 2015
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 2,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1865	1450
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Ealing (307)	Twyford Church of England Academies Trust
Website	www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk	www.williamperkin.org.uk
Telephone	02085758222	02088328950
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

UB6 9AW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 9AW
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 2,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ealing (307)
Website: www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk
Telephone: 02085758222

William Perkin Church of England High School

UB6 8PR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 8PR
Ofsted: 1 10 Jul 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Twyford Church of England Academies Trust
Website: www.williamperkin.org.uk
Telephone: 02088328950

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.