Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Manchester, M23 1HP · Manchester · primary school
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20th of 123 primary schools in Manchester we can score, 137 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,439 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join debating clubs and Mini Vinnies, play football, cricket, rugby, and tennis, and visit museums. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 251 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 15, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How do the debating clubs support pupils who are new to public speaking?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Overview
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a ‘joyful’ environment where pupils are happy and attend well. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, resulting in exemplary conduct and strong pupil progress. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, with particular strength in early reading and phonics.
Strengths
- Pupils describe the school as ‘joyful’, settling quickly and feeling safe, with leaders dealing effectively with bullying.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils being polite, courteous, and responsive to instructions, ensuring uninterrupted learning.
- Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that helps pupils connect new learning to prior knowledge, particularly in the early years.
- Staff implement subject curriculums ‘skilfully’, using regular checks to fill knowledge gaps and address misconceptions.
- There is a high priority on reading fluency, with well-trained staff ensuring pupils read with confidence and full access to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff receive sufficient detailed information and guidance about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to help them learn as effectively as they could.
- Leaders should ensure staff encourage pupils to read a ‘variety of genres and authors’ to prevent a limited selection of texts and expose pupils to a richer range of vocabulary and themes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and following diligent procedures to identify and respond to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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