The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bradford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.

Ilkley, LS298NL Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
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
13 July 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Valley Drive
Ben Rhydding
Ilkley, LS298NL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139353
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8NL
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
122
Free School Meals
9.0% (11 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.2 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
122 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Do Everything in Love"

Love Ourselves Love Others Love Learning Love Our World

Catholic ethos; Do Everything in Love; Four Loves: Love Ourselves, Love Others, Love Learning, Love Our World.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcoming, small Catholic school with a big heart; mission is 'Do Everything in Love'; emphasizes caring environment, high expectations, and inviting prospective families to visit.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council Sports Leadership Mini Vinnies Faith Leaders Lunch Clubs

Sports

Football (Girls and Boys) Cross Country Tag Rugby Kwik Cricket Hockey Rounders Netball

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education Maths English Science History Geography Art & DT Computing Music PSHE/RSHE Physical Education French British Values Early Years

SEND Provision

Sacred Heart provides an inclusive environment for children with additional needs; identifies barriers to learning early; aims for high achievement for all; SENDCo is Mrs Claire Gilhooly; Mrs Fox is the governor responsible for SEND; contact [email protected].

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