The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Maureen Collier (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Tollgate, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9XD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMiddleton Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Nova Primary Academy
Primary · 492m away
Highlees Primary School
Primary · 703m away
Jack Hunt School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Jack Hunt Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Eyrescroft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ravensthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Longthorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has 214 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 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is in Peterborough, PE3 9XD, in the Peterborough 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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