The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 238
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Joy McCallum (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 8TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 715m away
Christian Fellowship School
Independent · 783m away
University of Liverpool Mathematics School
16 plus · 877m away
The City of Liverpool College
16 plus · 991m away
Abercromby Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Smithdown Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Princes School
Special school · 1.3km away
LIPA School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is in Liverpool, L7 8TQ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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