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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4QE, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.5 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
919
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, achieving an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 10% nationally. An impressive 83% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 73% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating robust foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate of 44% suggests there may be room for growth in the breadth of subjects offered.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 58.0 | Top 10% 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%. | 83% | Top 12% 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%. | 73% | Top 8% 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%. | 44% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.9%
Black African17.8%
White Other8.7%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Irish2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.83875, -1.56025 · LS6 4QE
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108095
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cardinalheenan.com
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 4 June 2014.
Is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School a good school?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School scores 75.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 58.0. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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