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The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Outstanding
Previous inspection grade Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Children start learning phonics in Reception Year, becoming confident readers by end of Year 2.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and flows seamlessly, leading to deep knowledge across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop deep knowledge; misconceptions are swiftly identified and addressed.
Support for Falling Behind: Skilled staff provide effective support for struggling readers to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and show kindness, with high attendance rates.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff quickly identify additional needs, work with parents and external agencies, making necessary adaptations for successful learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High attendance and positive culture promote safety; school collaborates with external professionals effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn to stay safe online, and maintain physical and mental health.
Parent Feedback: Parents’ responses to Ofsted Parent View considered in evaluations. Positive feedback noted.
Parental Involvement: School engages with families to reduce pupil absence and involves them in supporting learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Vast array of enrichment activities, including trips to local and distant venues.
Outdoor Facilities: School grounds enhance learning through facilities like the school farm and pond.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive bespoke, high-quality training, enabling confident curriculum delivery.
Impact on Student Progress: Curriculum delivery ensures deep interconnected knowledge across subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment strategies effectively identify knowledge gaps and shape future learning.
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Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.

It has 422 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 4-11 3-11 5-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.6 25.8 21.2
Proficient Math 107 108 107
Proficient Read 106 109 104
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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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 107 102 97
Reading 106 102 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 76% 63.62% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 22% 9.95% 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 1.1 Above Average
Writing 3.6 Above Average
Maths 2.5 Above 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 108 1 99 96
Reading 107 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 77% 2 63.12% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 25% 7 11.01% 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 0.5 Average
Writing 3.2 Above Average
Maths 1.3 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 107 3 97 94
Reading 107 97 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 79% 12 62.53% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 32% 11 9.35% 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 2.3 Above Average
Maths 1.4 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 110 99 93
Reading 107 98 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 91% 59.43% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 21% 7.84% 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 -0.6 Below Average
Writing 1.0 Above Average
Maths 2.1 Above Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 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 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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