The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 174
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Ian McDermott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lodge Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFred Longworth High School
Secondary · 335m away
Kingshill School
Special school · 662m away
Cambian Gloucester
Independent · 1.0km away
Cambian - Park Hill
Independent · 1.0km away
Cambian Meadow Road
Independent · 1.0km away
Cambian Rooley Moor
Independent · 1.0km away
Cambian Pilsworth
Independent · 1.0km away
Cambian Queens Park Road
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart RC Primary School take?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School is in Manchester, M46 9BN, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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