Girls’ football continues to thrive at Cardinal Heenan, with both the Under-13 and Under-15 teams securing the County Cup for the second consecutive season – a remarkable achievement that highlights the teams’ sustained success and growing depth of talent. We have also enjoyed success on the national stage, fielding strong teams in the ESFA National Cup across both age groups. The Under-13 side has progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition, placing them among the top eight school teams in the country from a field of more than 400 entries – an outstanding accomplishment.
Their journey to the last eight has featured a series of impressive performances, including comprehensive victories over John Smeaton Academy (6–1) and Harrogate Grammar School (4–2), alongside high-scoring wins against Crofton Academy, Wakefield (4–2) and Kirk Balk Academy, Barnsley (4-2). As the competition has intensified, the team has shown impressive resilience and character, coming from behind in their two most recent fixtures to secure dramatic 3–2 victories over English Martyrs, Hartlepool and St Joseph’s, Newcastle.
With several students currently representing Sheffield United Women’s Academy and Leeds Schools, the continued success of both teams underlines the vital role that school sport plays in providing meaningful development opportunities for young players.
