Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School.

Bolton, BL53DU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

78

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Central Drive
Westhoughton
Bolton, BL53DU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
105243
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DU
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
422
Free School Meals
8.8% (37 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.3 (8.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
422 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"LOVE ONE ANOTHER"

Gospel Values Jesuit Virtues British Values

We are a two-form entry Roman Catholic primary school in the parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Westhoughton.

Facilities

Outdoor Learning Environment Our Urban Farm

SEND Provision

Inclusion Leader (SENDCo): Mr Mike Stubbs; [email protected]. SEND information is available on the Information for Parents & SEND page.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria apply; Bolton Local Authority coordinates admissions on behalf of the Governing Board; admission number is 60 per cohort; prospective parents are advised to contact the school to arrange a visit; further details on how to apply are on the Admissions Arrangements page.

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