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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Wigan WN6 7RH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Whole-school approach to teaching mathematics is a strength.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and balanced curriculum but needs improvement in history and geography.
Areas Needing Improvement: Not enough opportunities to develop knowledge in geography and history.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Above average in phonics, and good progress in math and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good, pupils are polite and thoughtful.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEN pupils make good progress with effective use of funding.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand consequences of bullying.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, effective pastoral care team.
Parent Feedback: Parents view the school very positively.
Parental Involvement: School engages parents through workshops and sessions.
Extracurricular Activities: Good range of extracurricular activities and school trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Reception class's outdoor area is cramped and limits learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are reflective and work well as a team.
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress in English and mathematics due to teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality of teaching, learning, and assessment has improved.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some needing more consistent challenge for rapid progress.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 435 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a joyful, engaging, and welcoming environment with students who are well-behaved, diligent, and eager. There is a love of learning and of life there. Our Christian basis serves as the cornerstone of everything we do at Sacred Heart. Because we are a Catholic primary school, we think that each kid is precious, different, and loved by God. We promote respect for others and growth in one's own personal journey of faith through the Christian ethos and Gospel values taught at our school. All elements of our school work together to provide a stimulating, fun, yet demanding environment where kids can succeed. Our students rise to the difficulties set before them by demonstrating high standards of success in their work, behaviour, and play. We take great pride in each and every one of our students and love to recognise all of their accomplishments across the curriculum. We all work hard to make sure that students are satisfied in our school and have the opportunity to realise their full potential. The development of topic knowledge and academic abilities is given top emphasis in our broad, pertinent, and creative curriculum. Along with teaching to the greatest academic standards, we also want to help our students develop their spirituality, their interpersonal relationships, and their readiness for life after school. Working together, in conjunction with our Sacred Heart families, is very essential to us since we have deep ties to and positive connections with parents and carers. Being the headteacher of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery makes me feel incredibly privileged and proud. Please take some time to look over this website, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us or stop by the school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.1 | 25.8 | 24.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.09% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 4 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 5 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 11 | 9.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 8 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 6 | 10.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 9.16% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
