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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 4LJ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.7 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
126
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to education, reflected in its impressive performance where 30% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 3% nationally. However, it's important to note that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for its 126 pupils, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality 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%. | 30% | Bottom 3% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.0%
Black African12.7%
White Other9.5%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Location
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53.61049, -1.35480 · WF9 4LJ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138941
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sacredheart.bkcat.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores 8.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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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