Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Address: Honeysgreen Lane
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L12 9HZ
Telephone Number: 0151 235 1430
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Karen Smyth
Capacity: 1394
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1338 (98% boys & 2% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.8%

Location and administration

URN: 104714
DfE Number: 341/4793
UKPRN: 10001160
UPRN: 38078808
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Liverpool (E08000012)
Constituency: Liverpool West Derby (E14001341)
Electoral Ward: West Derby Leyfield (E05015337)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 340959E, 392223N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 25' 26.83" N 2° 53' 23.29" W
Plus Code: 9C5VC4F6+J3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Simon Dunn - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 September 2030.
  • David Glover - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 December 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mrs Tracy Gossage - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Mrs Carol-Anne Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
  • Mr Nicholas O'Hare - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Brenda Owens - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Colette Roche - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Karen Smyth - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Tremarco - Governor. Appointed on 16 August 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2030.