The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 163
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 39.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Calderdale
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alexandra Hudson-Crook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Road Primary School
Primary · 309m away
Ryburn Valley High School
Secondary · 652m away
Trinity Academy St Peter's
Primary · 900m away
Tuel Lane Infant School
Primary · 964m away
Sowerby Bridge High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Trinity Academy Grammar
Secondary · 1.3km away
Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL, in the Calderdale local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart 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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