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The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8NL, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.4 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
124
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel. Overall, the school is better than 44% of others in the area, reflecting a positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 13 July 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Location
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53.92715, -1.81035 · LS29 8NL
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139353
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesacredheartilkley.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2022.
Is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School a good school?
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores 44.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% 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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