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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Red Lane, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 7JR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.2 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
218
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
Achieving a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. While the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 19%, the overall academic results and positive parental feedback highlight its strengths.
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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%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School keeps me informed
93%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other11.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Location
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53.86575, -2.17158 · BB8 7JR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149126
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2012.
Is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores 84.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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