Sacred Heart Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS1 4NP · Middlesbrough · primary school
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35th of 40 primary schools in Middlesbrough we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,513 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join arts and crafts and dance clubs, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 327 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum balance arts and crafts with core academic subjects?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Primary School
Overview
Sacred Heart Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school that “cherishes and celebrates the varied cultures, religions and backgrounds” of its diverse community, where staff “care deeply for the pupils” and foster positive relationships. Leaders demonstrate an “unswerving commitment to serving a deprived and complex community,” ensuring pupils feel “happy and safe” while benefiting from high-quality trust support.
Strengths
- The “ambitious curriculum is carefully sequenced” with secure teacher subject knowledge, enabling pupils, including those with SEND, to “build their knowledge well.”
- Reading is a high priority; the chosen scheme is “used expertly by well-trained teachers,” and struggling pupils are “quickly identified” for specialist support.
- Early years provision is strong, with children developing “confidence and independence” through high-quality interactions and physical activities.
- Pupils display positive behaviour, moving “calmly and sensibly” and making contributions through roles such as the school council and charity fundraising.
Areas to improve
- The school must address pupils’ concerns regarding the “occasional use of inappropriate and derogatory language” outside lessons, which can cause upset.
- Leaders should ensure all aspects of the PSHE curriculum are equally embedded, addressing instances where some children do not consistently show respect for protected characteristics or engage with differing views.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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