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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Heys Street, Thornton, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.1 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 10%, the school maintains a supportive environment for its 200 pupils, reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 46.1, which indicates it performs better than 46% of schools. Parents can expect a nurturing atmosphere, although there is room for improvement in pushing more students to achieve higher academic standards.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2016Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Location
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53.88115, -3.00950 · FY5 4HL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN149265
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2016.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys scores 46.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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