Cardinal Heenan
John Carmel Heenan, (1905-1975), was Bishop of Leeds, Archbishop of Liverpool and Cardinal of Westminster. This school is a living tribute to a very faithful servant of God. We are proud to bear his name.
Mission Statement
The school was founded to help parents in carrying out their responsibilities:
- to educate their children within the context of Catholic Faith
- to lay the foundations for their further development into adulthood
Its aims
- to provide all pupils with the means and opportunity to identify and develop their potential, intellectually, spiritually and socially, through a balance of self-discovery and sound teaching.
The curriculum is concerned not only with knowledge and skills, but also with attitudes and values
- to create a caring school community that respects the dignity, integrity and special needs of all pupils, staff, parents and governors
- to establish the school in the wider community as a place where the values of the gospel are seen in all that is attempted and achieved and where the love of God touches all who come in contact with the school.
As a Specialist College the school aims to:
- improve pupils' competencies in languages, literacy and information communication technologies
- work with schools, local businesses and other partners to develop life-long learning opportunities.
