Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Tongue Lane, Leeds, LS6 4QE
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Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Leeds, LS6 4QE
919 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.10% FSM %
444 Boys
475 Girls
About Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Leeds, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 919 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Dominic Kelly.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds North East
Ward Moortown
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10017847
URN 108095
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Gardner Chair of Governors 06/10/2020 05/05/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Gilbert Alegue Governor 08/01/2021 07/01/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Miss Lauren Burns Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Reverend Dennis Cassidy Governor 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Peter McQuillen-Strong Governor 06/01/2018 05/01/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Marie Mooney Governor 12/05/2022 30/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Marie Mooney Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Ms Deborah O'Connor Governor 02/02/2021 01/10/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Evelyn Onokwu Governor 07/07/2022 06/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Rooney Governor 01/09/2025 30/09/2029 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Shaun Vickers Governor 23/05/2018 22/05/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Schools Nearby
St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.16 km • Leeds
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0.26 km • Leeds
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0.68 km • Leeds
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Carr Manor Community School
0.73 km • Leeds
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Meanwood Church of England Primary School
1.17 km • Leeds
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Alwoodley Primary School
1.35 km • Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leeds, Leeds.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School has 919 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is Mr Dominic Kelly.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is at Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QE, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Dominic Kelly
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QE
01138873240
www.cardinalheenan.com
Location
LS6 4QE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108095
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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