Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Accrington, BB5 4HG · Lancashire · primary school
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423rd 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 — 0.8/10 against 1,402 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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, Church overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 224. 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 expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for those who did not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Overview
Sacred Heart is described as a “happy and caring place” where relationships are “warm and positive” and pupils feel “safe and secure”. While new leadership has strengthened the curriculum and behaviour, the quality of education is judged as requiring improvement because older pupils have significant gaps in learning, particularly in writing, stemming from previous instability.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “polite and respectful” behaviour and maintain “positive” attitudes to learning.
- Personal development is fostered well, with pupils learning to lead “healthy and safe lives” and taking on leadership roles.
- The early years provision is “carefully designed”, ensuring children are “well prepared” for key stage 1.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “participate fully” in the curriculum.
- Attendance and punctuality have improved due to consistent management and “raised expectations”.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure learning activities are consistently matched to the identified curriculum knowledge so pupils learn key content effectively.
- The school must address the significant gaps in older pupils’ knowledge, especially in writing, to prepare them for the next stage of education.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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