Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
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Attainment 8 of 40.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.41
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.60, -0.23]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 240 | 40.9 | — | 51.7% | 10.4% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 239 | 43.6 | -0.41 | 58.6% | 15.1% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 235 | 41.6 | -0.57 | 49.0% | 15.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 228 | 46.7 | -0.15 | 61.0% | 7.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Liverpool for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 104714 |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Karen Smyth |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | L12 9HZ |
| Latest pupils | 240 |
| FSM eligible | 31.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HZ
http://www.cardinal-heenan.org.uk1512351430| DfE number | 4793 |
| UKPRN | 10001160 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Nov 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 28 Sept 2021 |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |