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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Selby Street, Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1NS, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.8 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
194
Capacity
209
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 91% nationally for expected outcomes. While 42% of pupils achieve the expected standard in combined subjects, only 6% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing students toward greater academic challenges. Overall, the school has a high LocaleIQ score, suggesting a positive reputation and strong parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 5 March 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% 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 British41.8%
Asian Indian17.5%
White Other10.3%
Black African8.8%
Asian Chinese8.2%
Other5.7%
Asian Other3.6%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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53.38914, -2.61483 · WA5 1NS
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111306
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.sacredheartcp.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores 83.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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