The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nottingham, NG4 1EQ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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136th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 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 the 4,263 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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? How does the school manage class sizes with 219 pupils across its available places?
What Ofsted said about The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a well-led school where pupils achieve well and demonstrate positive behaviour. The report highlights a "well-planned curriculum" and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though attendance remains a concern.
Strengths
- Pupils consistently demonstrate positive behaviour, guided by the school’s ‘HEART’ values and systems like ‘Star Listening’ and ‘Politeness Pets’.
- The curriculum is "well-planned," with content that "builds incrementally over time," allowing pupils to recall learning from several terms ago with ease.
- Reading provision is strong; the phonics programme is "well organised," and pupils enjoy daily reading sessions that help them become "keen readers."
- Staff "skilfully adapt lessons" to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn and remember the curriculum effectively.
- The early years provision is described as a "happy and vibrant place" with a "well-organised" curriculum that helps children develop independence.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school does not use assessment information well enough to identify curriculum strengths and weaknesses.
- Occasionally, some pupils are given work that is "too easy for them," preventing them from achieving as highly as they could.
- Some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, miss too much school, and attendance improvements have not yet been fully secured.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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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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