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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Beacon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2BG, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.3 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
196
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 82% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, while the school shows strengths in academic achievement, further details on specific areas for improvement could provide a more comprehensive picture.
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Last inspected: 18 May 2016Older 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%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
100%
School has high expectations
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.9%
White Other9.7%
Black African6.6%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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52.76050, -1.21454 · LE11 2BG
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138294
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sacredheart.leics.sch.uk
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 18 May 2016.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 85.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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