The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Conway (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Broomfield Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8UL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroomfield School
Primary · Very close
Romanby Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Secondary · 758m away
Mill Hill Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Applegarth Primary School
Primary · 920m away
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Alverton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy is in Northallerton, DL7 8UL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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