Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Leeds, LS4 2TF · Leeds · primary school
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116th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 1,792 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 academy structure affect day-to-day decision-making for parents?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is described as a “close-knit, caring and vibrant school” where staff have built a community with “kindness and compassion at its core.” The report confirms that the school has moved on from previous concerns, noting that leaders lead with “integrity and fortitude” and that safeguarding is now effective.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and considerate,” concentrating well in lessons and participating in a wide range of activities that foster their interests and talents.
- Safeguarding systems have been “restructured and significantly improved,” with staff clear on their responsibilities and record-keeping described as “comprehensive and robust.”
- The curriculum in most subjects is carefully planned, highlighting “important building blocks of knowledge” that support future learning.
- Reading is a priority, with staff delivering phonics effectively so pupils learn to decode texts with “increasing accuracy and fluency.”
- The early years curriculum is effective, using “imaginative and creative activities” to help children develop vocabulary and good manners.
Areas to improve
- The school must use information about knowledge gaps for pupils joining partway through key stage 2 more effectively to ensure they “catch up, keep up and achieve well.”
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify prior knowledge or foundational concepts, meaning teachers sometimes lack clarity on what pupils should learn at each stage.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that the school took “immediate, swift and decisive action” to address previous issues and that safeguarding now sits “at the very heart of the school.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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