Allerton High School vs Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allerton High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,764 students
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students
| Measure | Allerton High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 366 | #22 of 366 |
| National rank | #603 of 4,090 | #441 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,764 | 916 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,764 | 916 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.7% | 73.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.1% | 82.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.17 | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | 40.2 | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.allertonhigh.org.uk | www.cardinalheenan.com |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 80.2).
- •Allerton High School is the larger school with 1,764 students compared with 916.
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 Allerton High School better than Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School ranks higher (84.8 vs 80.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allerton High School and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allerton High School: 1,764. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 916. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allerton High School and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Allerton High School is 38th of 366 and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is 22nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).