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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Bradshaw Row, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4HG, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
199
Capacity
224
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 72%, this primary school shows some community support, though it has room for improvement as indicated by its "Requires Improvement" Ofsted rating. Academic performance reveals that 40% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which is above the national average, although no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, while there are strengths in student expectations, the school faces challenges in raising achievement levels and enhancing its overall quality.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 40% | Bottom 7% 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 (18 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child is happy
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child feels safe
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
Behaviour is good
78%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.7%
Asian Pakistani29.1%
White Other9.0%
Asian Indian4.5%
traveller_irish4.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African2.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.75372, -2.38730 · BB5 4HG
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119658
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church a good school?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Roman Catholic Primary School, Church?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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