The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,324
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 31%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Ms Karen Smyth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroughton Hall Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
Knotty Ash Primary School
Primary · 710m away
Blueberry Park
Primary · 757m away
Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
Special school · 1.0km away
NexGen Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
East Prescot Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School
Miscellaneous · 1.2km away
Sandfield Park School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School currently has 1,324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School take?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is in Liverpool, L12 9HZ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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