Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School vs Meanwood Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
916 students
Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Meanwood Church of England Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #22 of 366 | #32 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #441 of 4,090 | #409 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 916 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 916 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| 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.cardinalheenan.com | www.meanwoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meanwood Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 84.8).
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 213.
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 Meanwood Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meanwood Church of England Primary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 84.8 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 Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School and Meanwood Church of England Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 916. Meanwood Church of England Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School and Meanwood Church of England Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is 22nd of 366 and Meanwood Church of England Primary School is 32nd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).