Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11222 pupils

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lumley Street, LA14 2BAWebsite01229260367

Good222 pupilsAges 2–11

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Pupils222

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Pupils222

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

222 / 210 (106%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mrs Simone Beach

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 18%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.2%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence21.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support18.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans7.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication22 pupils (39%)

Specific Learning Difficulty18 pupils (32%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health9 pupils (16%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)18

Support staff (FTE)23

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils222

Free school meals32.0%

English as additional language31.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British68.0%

Other10.4%

Mixed Other5.0%

Indian5.0%

Black African4.5%

Asian Other3.2%

White Other1.8%

Pakistani1.4%

Unclassified0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£7,446

total expenditure per pupil

+£46 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,303

Support staff£1,948

Premises£209

Energy£152

Learning resources£550

Income per pupil£7,536

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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