Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School vs Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 11 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Liverpool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,338 students
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School
Widnes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,337 students
| Measure | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Liverpool, North West | Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School Widnes, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #359 of 536 | #352 of 536 |
| National rank | #2993 of 4,090 | #2966 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,338 | 1,337 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,338 | 1,337 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.9 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.8% | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.4% | 61.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | 3.36 |
| A level points per entry | 28.2 | – |
| town | Liverpool | Widnes |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cardinal-heenan.org.uk | www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.2 vs 30.0).
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 1,337.
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is boys and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School better than Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Widnes in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 1,338. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School: 1,337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School rank in North West?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is 359th of 536 and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School is 352nd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).