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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

State school · Leeds, LS6 4QE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 923 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
923 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Leeds City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Dominic Kelly

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 23 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 12 %
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 12 %
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy 9 %
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 6 %
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 6 %
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School 5 %
St Patrick Catholic Primary School 5 %
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 4 %
St Theresa's Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
88%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
54
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

923
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Tongue Lane
Meanwood
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS6 4QE
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Telephone: 0113 887 3240

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cardinalheenan.com

Local authority: Leeds City Council

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School data & information Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4QE
923 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
26 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
54 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
88%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
59.10
LA avg.
45.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.66 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 106 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
10 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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