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The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Southcliffe Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1EQ, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
218
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, with 54% of students meeting expectations. Parental satisfaction is relatively strong, with 76% of parents recommending the school, though there is room for improvement, especially as only 11% of students reached the higher standard in assessments.
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Last inspected: 29 April 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Behaviour is good
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School responds to concerns
64%
School supports development
64%
School has high expectations
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.3%
White Other13.3%
Black African11.5%
Mixed Other6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.96494, -1.09514 · NG4 1EQ
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138813
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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