Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

URN: 104714 • Liverpool L12 9HZ

Overview

Name
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
URN
104714
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Smyth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01512351430
Website
Visit
Address
Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool L12 9HZ

Summary

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a voluntary aided secondary school for boys located in Liverpool, with a current enrolment of 1,324 pupils and a capacity of 1,394. The school is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive environment, guided by its mission of "Respect, Believe, Achieve." This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, encouraging students to develop both academically and personally while being rooted in Catholic values.

The curriculum at Cardinal Heenan is designed to empower students to reach their full potential, with a focus on academic excellence reflected in competitive GCSE and A-level results. The school also emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and community involvement, providing various opportunities for students to engage in charitable work and explore their faith through retreats and collective worship.

In addition to academic and spiritual development, Cardinal Heenan promotes British values such as democracy, mutual respect, and tolerance. The school aims to prepare students for their roles as responsible citizens, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Liverpool
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1394
Pupils
1324
Boys
1308
Girls
16
FSM %
31.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Merseyside

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1324 1308 16 1394 31.00
2024-09-11 1331 1324 7 1394 30.80
2023-09-11 1383 1380 3 1394 29.20
2022-09-11 1383 1380 3 1394 29.20
2021-09-11 1362 1361 1 1394 27.60
2020-09-11 1306 1306 0 1394 23.50

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