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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Goodgraded 08/02/2023Ages 11–16919 pupilsRoman Catholic
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leeds. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 919 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/02/2023, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 59.5 and 70% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leeds can view Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence14.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 858
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths73%
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
EBacc entry44%
EBacc average point score5.13
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Leeds
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