Alwoodley Primary School vs Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alwoodley Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students
| Measure | Alwoodley Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #292 of 1,636 | #22 of 366 |
| National rank | #3219 of 15,697 | #441 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 464 | 916 |
| Pupils on roll | 464 | 916 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 73.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 82.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.alwoodleyprimary.net | www.cardinalheenan.com |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 73.7).
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 464.
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 Alwoodley Primary School better than Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School ranks higher (84.8 vs 73.7 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 Alwoodley Primary 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?
Alwoodley Primary School: 464. Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 916. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alwoodley Primary School and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Alwoodley Primary School is 292nd of 1,636 and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is 22nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).