Sacred Heart Catholic School
Birmingham, B20 3AE · Birmingham · primary school
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246th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 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 — 3.5/10 against 903 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 School 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%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders provide "clear, purposeful direction" underpinned by a "strong moral commitment." Pupils are "proud to attend this friendly and inclusive school," benefiting from "calm and purposeful" behaviour and strong relationships with staff. While attendance and personal development are rated at a "Strong standard," curriculum delivery and achievement are assessed at an "Expected standard," with specific recommendations for improvement in teaching consistency and writing opportunities.
Strengths
- Leaders have established "high expectations for behaviour," resulting in classrooms that are "orderly, purposeful environments" where bullying is "rare and not tolerated."
- Attendance has improved significantly, with "robust systems" enabling leaders to "identify concerns swiftly" and provide "tailored pastoral support."
- Personal development is a priority, with pupils benefiting from a "carefully planned and ambitious programme" including leadership roles and clubs that build "confidence and broaden their horizons."
- Staff morale is "high," supported by "high‑quality training" and a culture where staff feel "valued and trusted."
- Inclusion is robust, with leaders identifying needs "swiftly" and using "visual supports" and "structured routines" to ensure learning is "accessible and ambitious for all pupils."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must "consistently adjust learning tasks" so pupils can "build knowledge securely" and "develop deep understanding across subjects."
- Leaders should ensure pupils have "sufficient opportunities to apply their writing knowledge" to produce "consistently high-quality work across the curriculum," addressing current limitations in resource choices.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "safeguarding standards are met," noting an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 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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