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Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Knutsford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NJ, Manchester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.0 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
335
Capacity
345
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 75% of students meet expected standards—placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, though the number of responses is limited, which may not fully capture the broader parent perspective. Overall, it appears to be a solid choice for families in Manchester.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child is happy
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
Behaviour is good
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African38.5%
White British15.2%
White Other7.8%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Mixed W+B African4.5%
Black Other4.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.45765, -2.17413 · M18 7NJ
School details
Local authorityManchester
RegionNorth West
URN134479
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Sacred Heart RC Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School scores 61.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 RC Primary School?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart RC Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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