Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sheffield, S6 2NU · Sheffield · primary school
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37th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 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 — 5.0/10 against 3,570 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 41% | 2.58 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.76 |
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 School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Sacred Heart School continues to be a good school, where pupils are motivated and enjoy their lessons. The report highlights strong teaching, particularly in science and reading, alongside effective support for pupils with special educational needs. However, inconsistencies in assessment methods and some parental frustrations regarding communication require attention.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver lessons with "authority and passion," ensuring pupils are engaged and motivated to do well.
- The science curriculum is "particularly successful," with new topics, training, and enrichment activities like science week enhancing pupil recall and enjoyment.
- Early years provision is "well resourced and engaging," with a firmly embedded programme for teaching early reading from the first days at school.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support" from knowledgeable teaching assistants who understand their complex needs.
- A system of "emotionally available adults" ensures pupils feel safe and know where to get help when needed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should audit current assessment methods, as systems to check what pupils remember are "not as well developed" and vary between subjects.
- Plans to embed key vocabulary and encourage wider reading are not yet fully established, with many pupils not using the school library.
- The headteacher and governors must improve home–school communications to ensure parents are informed and feel their concerns are taken seriously.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough recruitment checks, regular staff training, and appropriate collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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