The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
58.0
14.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 919
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Dominic Kelly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Special school · Very close
Penny Field School
Special school · Very close
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Stonegate School
Special school · 605m away
Manor Wood Primary School
Primary · 682m away
Carr Manor Community School
All-through · Grammar · 724m away
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Alwoodley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km 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 February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School currently has 919 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 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is in Leeds, LS6 4QE, in the Leeds 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?
No, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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