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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, L12 9HZ

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

40.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.9%
Basics 9-5
28.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

40.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.646.4
2023/2443.646.4
2024/2540.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.570.00
2023/24-0.410.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.4%
EBacc APS
3.16
EBacc 9-5
2.1%
EBacc 9-4
4.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.22
A*-A Grades
12.0%
A*-B Grades
28.9%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 91 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Broughton Hall Catholic High School
0.2 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
0.55 km away · Non-maintained special school
Requires improvement
Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
1.05 km away · Community special school
Good
NexGen Academy
1.05 km away · Other independent school
Sandfield Park School
1.2 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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About Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. The school has around 1,324 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Honeysgreen Lane, Liverpool, L12 9HZ | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Jan 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

What is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School's latest exam results?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School located?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L12 9HZ).
How many pupils attend Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School has around 1,324 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School with other schools?
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