Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School vs Westborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 17 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
Westborough High School
Dewsbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
900 students
| Measure | Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Westborough High School Dewsbury, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 366 | #257 of 366 |
| National rank | #441 of 4,090 | #2882 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 916 | 900 |
| Pupils on roll | 916 | 900 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 48.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.0 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.1% | 36% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.9% | 59.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.13 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Dewsbury |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.cardinalheenan.com | www.w-h-s.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 31.6).
- •Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 900.
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 Westborough High School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School ranks higher (84.8 vs 31.6 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 Westborough High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Dewsbury in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School: 916. Westborough High School: 900. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School and Westborough High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School is 22nd of 366 and Westborough High School is 257th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).