The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Martin Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWesthoughton High School
Secondary · 508m away
The Gates Primary School
Primary · 540m away
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Washacre Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Washacre Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Eatock Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School?
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School take?
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School?
Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School is in Bolton, BL5 3DU, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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