Welcome to Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Our Sixth Form provides a continuation of the Catholic education that is so deeply rooted in the traditions and fabric of life on Merseyside. We are very proud of our sixth form. It is inclusive, person centred and rooted in the gospel values. The buildings are modern, the learning is vibrant and the staff and students are dedicated and diligent. We offer a high quality, rounded education for all young people, so that they develop their full uniqueness and potential. We trust that you will recognise the excellence we deliver and work with us to create a caring ethos which is respectful of all, and engages with people of all beliefs. K. Smyth Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
No. of Students
1,324 Total
No. of Boys
1,308 (98.8%)
No. of Girls
16 (1.2%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
3.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
4.42%
A*/A grades
13.26%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
83%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
48%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
9%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
0 terms
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Autumn Half Term
Oct 26 - Oct 30
Christmas Break
Dec 21 - Jan 1
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesRyan Torley
September 2011
Employed
Ryan Turley now works as a Police Constable with Merseyside Police. He completed his Masters Degree in Policing and Cyber Crime in 2017 and hopes to commence a professional Doctorate through Merseyside Police at some point in the future. After raising money for charity by driving to Mongolia in a Nissan Micra and across India in a Tuc Tuc, he would like to raise money and work with the community of Merseyside, potentially involving Merseyside Police in some way.
Christopher Ryan
September 2004
Employed
Chris attended Cardinal Heenan between 2001 and 2006. He studied Law at Manchester University and, on graduation, worked for Liverpool Direct Limited in the Procurement office. Four and a half years, and two promotions later, he left Liverpool and Liverpool Direct to work at Jaguar Land Rover, based in Coventry & Leamington, working as a Buyer in the Procurement area. He subsequently left Jaguar to move to London to work at the Head Office of GlaxoSmithKline in Brentford as a Global Category Buyer
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About School
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |