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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Lockwood Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9JY, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
158
Capacity
140
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commendable commitment to education, particularly excelling in the expected standards for reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 4% nationally. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%, which may be a concern for parents seeking a more challenging academic environment. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% of respondents indicating they would recommend the school.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★3.0
My child is happy
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
Good range of subjects
80%
My child makes good progress
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School keeps me informed
65%
Behaviour is good
55%
My child feels safe
45%
School responds to concerns
45%
School supports development
45%
Good range of extra-curricular
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
Black African14.6%
White Other6.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Location
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53.53610, -1.30409 · S63 9JY
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN106643
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.federationcc.org.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 3 March 2020.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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