Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

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

Wirral, CH468UG Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
17 January 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Danger Lane
Moreton
Wirral, CH468UG

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105074
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Danger Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 8UG
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
430 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Shrewsbury
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
305
Free School Meals
24.3% (74 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 101.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 105.0
2024 104.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
305 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In Christ's family we grow together, sharing our learning and love."

Care Courtesy Commitment

A strong Catholic identity with Christ at the centre of all we do.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Grealis describes guiding Sacred Heart to provide a nurturing education rooted in Gospel values within a Catholic identity.

Facilities

Wrap-Around facilities enabling care from 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wrap-Around facilities enable us to care for your children from 7:30am to 6.00pm.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions policy exists and Nursery admissions are managed by the Local Authority; Foundation 2 (Reception) admissions are managed by Wirral Council. In-year admissions are available; oversubscription criteria apply; outcomes are advised in writing within 10–15 school days; there is a right to appeal.

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