Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery.

Liverpool, L78TQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 November 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hall Lane
Liverpool, L78TQ
Phone
1517091782
Website
sacredheartliverpool.school/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104641
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TQ
Website
https://sacredheartliverpool.school/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
244
Free School Meals
35.7% (87 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 105.0
2023 105.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
244 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"This is our school. Together we worship; Together we learn; Together we belong."

Gospel values underpin all that we do Self-worth Kindness and empathy Inclusion and equality Respect Responsibility Love of learning

Catholic ethos with close links to the parish church; Christ is at the centre of school life; Father FitzGerald visits weekly; OFSTED notes the Catholic life is outstanding and the school is Good overall.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Joy McCallum welcomes families, highlights Sacred Heart as a diverse, welcoming Catholic community with strong home–school–parish links, a Good OFSTED rating, and a track record of pupil success and positive community engagement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Kids Club E-Cadets Pupil Parliament Pupil Voice

Facilities

Indoor classrooms Outdoor learning area Nursery provision Hall Lane site facilities Play equipment (outdoor)

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum taught using a progressive, skills- and knowledge-based approach Educational visits and memorable learning experiences including theme days/weeks Specialist teachers and visitors to school Strong emphasis on language development across the curriculum Curriculum supports spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepares pupils for later life

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Club (Kids Club) provides wraparound care; details available on the school site.

SEND Provision

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing is provided by a Mental Health Team including a Pastoral and Family Lead, PSHE Lead & MHWB Lead, and a Pastoral Team; includes pastoral interventions such as Seasons for Growth, Volcano in My Tummy, and ELSA, with signposting to CAMHS and parent support resources.

Admissions Criteria

One-form entry school with 30 Reception places; proof of date of birth and verification of address required when accepting a place; Admissions Policy referenced as 27-28 (under construction).

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