The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 335
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 45.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Head
- Mrs Jo Botham (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knutsford Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGorton Primary School
Primary · 724m away
Cedar Mount Academy
Secondary · 798m away
Melland High School
Academy · 798m away
Grange School
Academy · 847m away
Rushbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 854m away
Oasis Academy Aspinal
Primary · 917m away
St Richard's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fir Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School currently has 335 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart RC Primary School?
Sacred Heart RC Primary School is in Manchester, M18 7NJ, in the Manchester 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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