Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Colne, BB8 7JR · Lancashire · primary school
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49th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 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 — 8.6/10 against 4,205 of them, against 8.7/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
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 Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for yoga, fishing, gardening, horse riding and walks. Sports include football, badminton, netball, cross country, athletics, cricket, tag rugby and swimming. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What are the specific entry requirements for the current academic year? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It describes the school as “a happy place in which to learn” where pupils display “positive attitudes to learning” and achieve well. The curriculum is praised for being “thoughtfully designed to foster a love of learning,” with strong foundations laid in the early years.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and respectful,” building positive relationships and showing “high levels of respect” in classrooms that are “alight with purposeful learning.”
- Reading is “at the heart of the school,” with staff delivering phonics effectively so that “most pupils learn to read with fluency and confidence.”
- The school offers an “incredibly broad and impressive” sport and active learning offer, alongside engaging opportunities like the “annual summer project.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “effective support” and are “fully involved in the life of the school.”
- Attendance has improved markedly due to “well-coordinated strategies,” and pupils flourish in leadership roles that boost their confidence.
Areas to improve
- In a couple of subjects, activities do not help pupils learn the intended curriculum as well as they could, preventing some from deepening their knowledge securely.
- Errors in letter formation for some early writers are not consistently identified and addressed, causing pupils to embed incorrect habits and slowing their development of fluent writing.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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