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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mere Close, Off Mere Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3HH, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.4 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
333
Capacity
371
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 66% of pupils meeting expected standards, placing it in the top 47% nationally. While only 9% of students reach the higher standard, overall parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is rated better than 54% of schools in its locale.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian62.5%
Black African9.3%
White British6.6%
Black Other3.9%
Black Caribbean3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Other2.4%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Location
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52.63896, -1.10940 · LE5 3HH
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN138081
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 54.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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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