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Sacred Heart Catholic School
Earlsbury Gardens, Birchfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3AE, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
184
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small pupil population of 184, the school offers a close-knit community for children aged 4-11. While it ranks in the top 67% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, it has room for improvement, particularly as it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. Additionally, there is a notable lack of students achieving the higher standard in these areas, indicating potential challenges in meeting advanced learning needs.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African43.5%
Black Caribbean9.8%
Black Other7.1%
White Other6.5%
Asian Indian6.5%
Mixed W+B African3.8%
Gypsy/Roma3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Irish1.1%
White British1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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52.50945, -1.90096 · B20 3AE
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN147109
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sacredheart-sch.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic School scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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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