Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

The school commits to inclusion, progress and independence for all students, including those with SEND.

“We are committed to the inclusion, progress and independence of all of our students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).”

SEND support covers learning progress, emotional and social development, and independence.

“We work to support our students to make progress in their learning, their emotional and social development, and their independence.”

Child-protection concerns are shared with police, health services and children's services when required.

“The school has a statutory responsibility to share any concerns it might have about a child in need of protection with other agencies and in particular police, health and children's services.”

Deputy Headteacher Mrs J Leech is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversees the pastoral structure.

“Mrs J Leech, Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead oversees the pastoral structure supported by Mr J Backhouse, Assistant Headteacher.”

The sixth form provides guidance for university, apprenticeship and employment pathways and runs a career-focused super-curricular programme.

“Whether they wish to go on to study at University, take up an apprenticeship, or make their first steps into employment, we aim to provide the support and guidance to ensure our students excel. We have a strong focus on future careers and have built a fantastic super-curricular programme that allows our students to access opportunities in their chosen pathways.”

A Year 12 work-experience week is listed in the school calendar.

“Year 12 Work Experience Week”

The school's motto and core values are Respect, Believe, Achieve.

“At Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School our motto is Respect Believe Achieve.”

The school motto is “Respect, Believe and Achieve.”

“Our school motto, '_Respect, Believe and Achieve_,' echoes the words of Cardinal Hume.”

The school welcomes external applicants and allocates approximately 30 sixth-form places annually to new students.

“Applications from students currently attending other schools are welcome, and we allocate approximately 30 places each year to new students looking to join Cardinal Heenan.”

The school website identifies a Cardinal Heenan Sixth Form provision.

“Cardinal HeenanSixth Form”

The school holds a sixth-form open evening where prospective students can tour facilities and speak with staff and students.

“Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on 13th November 2025. Prospective students that attend will have the fantastic opportunity to explore the facilities and speak to our staff and current students about everything that Cardinal Heenan Sixth Form has to offer.”

Applications open annually at the open evening and can be submitted there or through the sixth-form website.

“Applications for Sixth Form will open each year at our sixth form open evening. You can apply by attending the open evening or directly through the Cardinal Heenan Sixth Form website.”

The sixth form supports progression to university, apprenticeships or employment.

“Whether they wish to go on to study at University, take up an apprenticeship, or make their first steps into employment, we aim to provide the support and guidance to ensure our students excel.”

One alumnus reports progressing to study Law at the University of Oxford.

“I will be going on to study Law at the University of Oxford and am so grateful for the support I received from Cardinal Heenan in helping me achieve this.”

The page links to the school's Department for Education KS5 performance tables.

“DFE Performance Tables (KS5)”