Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
WIGAN, WN6 7RH · Wigan · primary school
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55th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 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 — 5.7/10 against 2,392 of 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 higher standard attainment slightly below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Overview
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school. Pupils are described as ‘proud ambassadors’ who ‘champion diversity’ and feel safe within a community that values equality. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic success, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, flourish.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well-thought-out’ and ‘organised well’, ensuring pupils acquire ‘rich knowledge’ for secondary school.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘exceptionally well’, allowing them to ‘thrive’ alongside peers.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff are ‘experts in early reading’ and most pupils read ‘fluently and accurately’ by the end of key stage 2.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘well-considered programme of wider development’ that fosters character, resilience, and a ‘love of reading’.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders providing strong support for workload and well-being, while governors ‘support and challenge leaders in equal measure’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not select the ‘most appropriate pedagogy’ to deliver curriculum knowledge, hindering pupils’ ability to build on prior learning.
- Assessment systems in a small number of subjects do not enable teachers to check sufficiently well that pupils have ‘embedded their knowledge securely’, sometimes delaying the identification of misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture’ where staff are alert to risks and report concerns diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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