The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Torbay
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Headteacher Nichola Day (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cecil Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOldway Primary School
Primary · Very close
Preston Bridge School
Independent · Very close
Brunel School
Academy · 482m away
Torbay School
Special school · 522m away
The Brunel Academy
Academy · 522m away
Curledge Street Academy
Primary · 749m away
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Primary · 949m away
Hayes School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic School take?
Sacred Heart Catholic School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is in Paignton, TQ3 2SH, in the Torbay local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic School have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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