Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a secondary school in Leeds for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 6th of 33 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2014, report published 26 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
This is a happy school. Leaders know the school well. Pupils take pleasure in attending. They enjoy their learning. In classrooms, teachers support pupils to do their best. They help pupils to achieve their learning goals. Pupils can talk about their learning and remember important knowledge. They feel safe and well looked after in this school. The Catholic character and virtues of the school have a strong influence on everything the school does. There are high expectations of all pupils. They are encouraged to be kind, to follow rules and to try their best. Pupils meet these expectations and behave well around the school. They are respectful towards each other and adults. Pupils say that bullying is rare. When it does occur, leaders deal with it appropriately. Leaders ask pupils about their interests. They do this so that they can provide extra activities that they will enjoy. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, are encouraged to make full use of these extra opportunities. Leaders make sure that there is support available for pupils to participate if they need it.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not always receive the support that they need to improve their work. Consequently, some pupils do not always fully achieve the intended learning goals or produce the work that they are capable of. Leaders should ensure that all staff check pupils' work thoroughly, in all lessons, so that pupils produce the quality of work that is needed to reach the learning goals set for them.
- The school's behaviour policy is not used consistently in all lessons. Occasionally, some pupils lose focus on their learning because other pupils distract them. Leaders should ensure that the school's behaviour policy is implemented consistently by all staff.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
175 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
916 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Manor Community School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 48.8 |
| Allerton High School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.3 |
| Leeds Jewish Free School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.2 |
| Lawnswood School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.3 |
| Leeds City Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.3 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Dominic Kelly
- Phone
- 01138873240
- Address
- Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QE
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 108095
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.