Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11189 pupils

Eden Way, Argie Avenue, LS4 2TFWebsite01133206290

Good189 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected Nov 2023

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils189

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils189

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

189 / 210 (90%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~27*

Head Teacher

Mrs Megan Nichol

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 42%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.0%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.0%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support24.9%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication24 pupils (50%)

Specific Learning Difficulty14 pupils (29%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (10%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils189

Free school meals36.5%

English as additional language56.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British29.1%

Black African25.9%

Asian Other6.9%

White Other6.3%

Other5.3%

Pakistani4.8%

Indian4.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean4.2%

Mixed White & Asian3.7%

Mixed White & African3.2%

Black Other2.1%

Mixed Other2.1%

Bangladeshi1.1%

Unclassified0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,856

total expenditure per pupil

£-544 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,325

Support staff£1,651

Premises£249

Energy£62

Learning resources£139

Income per pupil£6,804

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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