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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Barnsley S63 9JY
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have high expectations and lessons build pupils' knowledge and skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Staff have designed ambitious units of work which pupils enjoy.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some pupils have gaps in their learning, particularly in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide opportunities to revisit prior learning through high-quality training.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well with clear expectations and positive relationships with staff.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Some pupils in key stage 2 have gaps in their knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
Support for SEND Pupils: The curriculum meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare and staff handle it quickly if it occurs.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is an open culture where pupils feel safe to talk about their worries.
Parent Feedback: Parents are glad their children attend. Staff are friendly, helpful and care about children's education.
Parental Involvement: Staff have very positive relationships with children and families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils can take part in after-school clubs and 'Faith in Action' awards.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are passionate about their work at the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers plan lessons that build on pupils鈥� knowledge and skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High expectations and consistency in teaching contribute to good student outcomes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: New approaches are being implemented to address gaps in learning.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 161 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 107 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 4 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 20 | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 5 | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 3 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1