The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mrs Colleen Harding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Selby Street, Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 1NS
Town setting
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has 194 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 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is in Warrington, WA5 1NS, in the Warrington 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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