Is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 27 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Expected standard, three at Strong standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 12th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.7 (England: 46.2). 35.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, L12 9HZ

Local ranking12th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1394

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 27 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 27 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 35.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 50.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 208

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Continued in education: 75.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 48.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 24.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

28.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 10.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.4
16-18 Cohort: 171

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1324
Boys: 1316 (98%)
Girls: 22 (2%)
Capacity: 1394 (96% full)
SEND: 25.2%
FSM Eligible: 36.0%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 20.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 91.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,267/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.6%
White Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Black Other: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Other: 1.1%
Black African: 1.0%

86.6%

White British

2.6%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01512351430

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Honeysgreen Lane

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104714
UKPRN: 10001160
Establishment No.: 4793

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