Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool

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

Hartlepool, TS268NL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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
16 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Hart Lane
Hartlepool, TS268NL
Phone
1429272684
Website
sacredheart.bhcet.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148279
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hart Lane, Hartlepool, TS26 8NL
Website
https://sacredheart.bhcet.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
439 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
387
Free School Meals
22.8% (88 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.0 (6.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
387 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 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

"Love one another as I have loved you. John 13:34"

diversity of talents – creative, musical, sporting, academic respect for each other – supporting, encouraging, trusting, being kind and thoughtful many opportunities to learn – and feel happy, safe, special and successful relationships with each other – loving, caring, belonging, sharing and team-work responsibility to be welcoming, sensible, hardworking, polite and understanding

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is an inclusive, vibrant, Catholic community where we encourage everyone to share a love of learning and the love of Christ. Together we hope to inspire each other to achieve our full potential and to embrace our future with confidence. Values and aims reflect following the teachings of Jesus: spiritually, academically, emotionally, physically and socially, with strong partnership with the parish and Diocese.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Mrs A Palmer. Sacred Heart is described as a warm and caring school offering varied opportunities to develop gifts and talents, with a focus on seeing others in the image of God and encouraging learning and growth.

Facilities

spacious classrooms dedicated sports hall performance stage well equipped nursery and reception areas

Curriculum Highlights

outstanding music programmes outstanding sports programmes top ranking for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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