The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 251
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Julia Bramhall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Floatshall Road, Baguley, Manchester, M23 1HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaguley Hall Primary School
Primary · 371m away
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Secondary · 728m away
Newall Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Broomwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sandilands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Newall Green High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Benchill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has 251 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is in Manchester, M23 1HP, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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