Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Warrington, WA5 1NS · Warrington · primary school
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36th of 57 primary schools in Warrington we can score, 69 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 3,670 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
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, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Children’s university. The school offers Gospel Singing, residential visits, and educational day visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How does the Children’s university programme integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “pillars of their school community” who are “happy” and “extremely well cared for.” The school is “highly ambitious” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who “achieve very well” and are “extremely well prepared” for high school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and very ambitious,” with clear knowledge sequencing that helps pupils build a “rich body of knowledge.”
- Staff possess “high levels of expertise” and deliver subjects “extremely well,” providing “swift, highly effective guidance” to overcome misconceptions.
- Reading is a “highest priority,” with staff skilfully delivering phonics so that “almost all pupils become confident, fluent readers” by Year 1.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary”; they are “highly attentive,” “courteous,” and demonstrate a “palpable” sense of responsibility and respect for others.
- Personal development is enhanced by “carefully considered curriculum trips” and opportunities to debate topical issues, fostering a “deep respect for people’s differences.”
Areas to improve
- The school must provide better guidance to ensure the early years curriculum is “delivered as well as intended,” as current gaps sometimes impact learning.
- Leaders should “equip staff with the skills and expertise” needed to deliver the early years curriculum equally well across all areas.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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