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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HZ, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,324
Capacity
1,394
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive learning environment for students aged 11-18. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, with GCSE Attainment 8 scores in the top 76% nationally, though only 55% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 41% of schools, parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 10% when evaluating its academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.9 | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.42348, -2.88993 · L12 9HZ
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104714
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cardinal-heenan.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School a good school?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.9. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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