A good voluntary aided school school in Blackburn with Darwen. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"We pray; we learn; we discern"
Together we are united in God’s love in our common home. We are welcoming and respectful through faith, hope and charity. We embrace challenges to strive for excellence.
Clubs
Breakfast Club opens at 8:00am, supervised by school staff. Children can enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast to fuel their day and take part in exciting themed activities. Cost: £1.00 per child per day. There is no need to book, all are welcome. For more details, please contact the school office on 01254 54851.
Sacred Heart Admission Policy 2025-2026. APPLYING FOR A PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACE: If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 they will start primary school in September 2025. You will need to apply online. The application process for applying will start in September 2025. You will need an email address that works. If you have no email address or computer, or if reading and writing in English is a challenge for you, please contact the school office and support will be provided. Further information is available within the Blackburn with Darwen admissions page which can be reached via the following links: https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions and https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions/applying. APPEALS: If your child is not offered a place at your preferred school, you have the right to appeal against that decision to an independent appeal panel.
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