The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 158
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Kelly (Executive Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Lockwood Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9JY
Town setting
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Heather Garth Primary School Academy
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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 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has 158 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 Rotherham, S63 9JY, in the Barnsley 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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