Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11205 pupils

Poulton Street, Ashton, PR2 2SAWebsite01772726937

Good205 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Sept 2023

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils205

Good2y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils205

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

205 / 210 (98%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs L Scanlon

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2023

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.1%vs 7.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.2%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 17.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication14 pupils (33%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 pupils (26%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (26%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (5%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 11

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)11

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils205

Free school meals 30.2%

English as additional language 34.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British44.4%

Black African26.3%

Indian7.8%

White Other5.4%

Other4.9%

Asian Other4.4%

Unclassified2.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean2.0%

Mixed Other1.0%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£445

total expenditure per pupil

£-6,955 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£206

Support staff£163

Premises£14

Energy£0

Learning resources£0

Income per pupil£469

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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