Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

StateSecondaryRoman Catholic

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–18653 pupils

Liverpool Road, Crosby, L23 5TFWebsite01519312971

Inspected653 pupilsAges 11–18

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Oct 2024

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils653

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils653

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

653 / 1,354 (48%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Head Teacher

Mr Mark O'Hagan

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 42.4

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 91%

13.2%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

13.2%vs 7.0% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 91% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate13.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence35.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate43.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.9%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health36 pupils (36%)

Specific Learning Difficulty23 pupils (23%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (11%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder7 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability6 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (6%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (3%)

Other3 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)36

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)27

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils653

Free school meals32.0%

English as additional language8.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.6%

White Other2.9%

Black African2.5%

Other2.0%

Mixed Other1.7%

Asian Other1.5%

Chinese0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.6%

Black Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Indian0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Unclassified0.2%

Pakistani0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

96 responses

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Safe80.0%

Informed70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led60.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 6Average

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingNo. 137 Liverpool RoadGrade II Listed

Leavers' Destinations

90.0%

to education

Sixth Form36.0%

Employment0.0%

NEET5.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£8,713

total expenditure per pupil

£-887 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,349

Support staff£776

Premises£288

Energy£283

Learning resources£462

Income per pupil£8,888

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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