The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
12% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anne-Marie Bell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southcliffe Road, Carlton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Carlton Infant Academy
Primary · 352m away
Parkdale Primary School
Primary · 440m away
Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 993m away
Haddon Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Venture Learning
Independent · 1.3km away
Priory Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Nottingham Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Nottingham, NG4 1EQ, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Sacred Heart Primary 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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