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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.7 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving high standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 86% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 7% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.4%
Black African26.3%
Asian Indian7.8%
White Other5.4%
Other4.9%
Asian Other4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.76586, -2.72727 · PR2 2SA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN151084
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sacredheart.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston scores 19.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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