Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Northallerton, DL7 8UL · North Yorkshire · primary school
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109th of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,083 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily classroom routines?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Overview
The report states that the school is ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. It highlights that pupils are ‘proud to live up to the school’s vision’ and benefit from an ‘ambitious’ curriculum with a strong focus on vocabulary and reading. Leaders have driven rapid improvement since joining a new multi-academy trust, creating an inclusive environment where bullying is not tolerated.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and ‘relish the focus the school places on celebrating their success’.
- A ‘positive reading culture’ underpins the curriculum, with effective phonics teaching and quick catch-up support for those falling behind.
- Staff break learning into ‘small chunks effectively’, supporting pupil achievement in subjects like physical education.
- Pupils develop strong life skills and social understanding, embracing ‘British values such as tolerance’ and supporting charities.
- Parents are ‘overwhelmingly positive’ about the current provision, and staff appreciate that leaders listen to feedback.
Areas to improve
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘not implemented consistently well’, with learning not well matched to some pupils’ needs, including those with SEND.
- Assessment in mathematics does not ‘identify gaps in learning as effectively as it should’.
- The impact of new curriculum changes is ‘not fully understood or realised’, requiring continued work to build leadership capacity for consistent evaluation.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 89% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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