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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.0 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
427
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, which places it in the top 52% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school appears to be a supportive environment for young learners, but parents may want to consider its academic performance in relation to higher achievement benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.9%
Asian Indian13.6%
Black African7.5%
White Other5.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.55702, -2.65144 · WN6 7RH
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106461
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sacredheart.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2018.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores 47.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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