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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH, Torbay
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 55% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. Parental satisfaction is generally strong, although the school's LocaleIQ score indicates there is room for improvement compared to other institutions.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2012Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
Asian Indian9.6%
White Other7.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Black African1.9%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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50.43981, -3.56918 · TQ3 2SH
School details
Local authorityTorbay
RegionSouth West
URN140749
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2012.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic School scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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