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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.3 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this primary school stands out for its excellent performance, placing it in the top 25% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. The school achieves 74% of pupils meeting expected levels, with 21% reaching higher standards, indicating a solid academic foundation. Parents can feel confident in the supportive environment and quality of education provided here.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.55262, -2.52081 · BL5 3DU
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN105243
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School scores 95.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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