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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Leeds LS6 4QE
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: The majority of students make good progress as they move through the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and want to learn.
Qualifications and Training: Middle leaders and subject leaders are held to account for student achievement and the quality of teaching in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: The quality of teaching has improved significantly across most subjects since the last inspection.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders place a relentless focus on teaching, resulting in higher standards and faster progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: A parents鈥� forum provides regular opportunities for parents to meet with school leaders.
Communication: Parents have regular opportunities to express their views on all aspects of school life.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents agree students feel safe in school and are encouraged to do well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff, governors, parents, and students have regular opportunities to express their views.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders and governors work effectively together and set high expectations for staff and students.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students say that bullying is rare and any incidents are swiftly dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to keep children safe is outstanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: The curriculum offers a rich range of experiences within and beyond the school day.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Significant changes made to the provision for disabled students and those who have special educational needs since the last inspection.
Subjects Offered: Achievement is good in a wide range of subjects including English, mathematics, languages, geography, and history.
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About Us
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 923 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 65% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 65% | 34% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 5.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.07 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 63% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 46.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.39 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.09% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 3 | 45.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 14 | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% 11 | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.96 | 3.08 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 5 | 41.98% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 18 | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 9 | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.7 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.53% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 39.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 16.23% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1