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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.2 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
351
Capacity
348
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 73.2, indicating it outperforms 73% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive learning environment. However, only 14% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2013Older 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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.6%
White Other13.1%
White Irish10.8%
Black African3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.64409, -0.37114 · WD23 1SU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117488
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2013.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery scores 73.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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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