The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 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
- 427
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Stirrup (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Springfield Road, Sacred Heart Rc School, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN6 7RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
Pupil Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 310m away
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 416m away
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Infinite Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.4km away
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Progress Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.4km 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 March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has 427 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 WIGAN, WN6 7RH, in the Wigan 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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