The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 199
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 45.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn Mashiter (Associate Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bradshaw Row, Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAccrington Hyndburn Park Primary School
Primary · 584m away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Fairfield Nursery School
Nursery · 774m away
Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Oswaldtwistle School
Pupil referral unit · 807m away
Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 905m away
Rhyddings
Secondary · 944m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church take?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church is in Accrington, BB5 4HG, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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