Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ware, SG12 9HY · Hertfordshire · primary school
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133rd of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 3,755 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
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, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and participate in football, swimming, netball, cricket, athletics, tag rugby, boccia, and cross country.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 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 core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the school manage the transition for new joiners during the year?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a “happy school” where pupils receive a “warm welcome” and demonstrate “highly positive attitudes to learning.” The report highlights that staff set “high expectations” for work and behaviour, which pupils strive to meet, resulting in strong resilience and pride in their achievements.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, consistently demonstrating “respect and courtesy” and taking pride in their work.
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with pupils accessing a “very wide range of leadership opportunities” and becoming “confident individuals” who are “active citizens in the local community.”
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced” with a clear ethos; in most subjects, it is “well sequenced, ensuring that pupils build on previous knowledge.”
- Reading is a priority, with staff “well trained to deliver the phonics programme” and books “well matched to the sounds that pupils have learned.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs met effectively, as staff are “well trained to meet pupils’ needs” and adapt teaching appropriately.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects, the precise knowledge that pupils should learn is not as clear,” making it difficult for staff to ensure pupils learn all they need to.
- The school should ensure staff know “what is the most important knowledge that pupils should learn in each subject, and when it should be taught” to help pupils build complex understanding.
Safeguarding
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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