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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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- Liverpool L7 8TQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Systematic teaching of phonics daily from Reception has improved standards in phonics and reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils鈥� attainment by the end of Year 6 in mathematics, writing, and reading has improved markedly.
Areas Needing Improvement: A small amount of teaching could be better, particularly in phonics and early reading.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics equals that of pupils nationally by the end of key stage 2.
Support for Falling Behind: Ongoing checks and swift support ensure that pupils who need to catch up receive help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and behave very well in lessons and around the school.
Support for SEND Pupils: Approaches used to help struggling readers catch up in Year 3 are successful.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with thorough documentation and regular staff training.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant in passing concerns, ensuring prompt action by designated leaders.
Parent Feedback: Parents express strong approval of help and care provided for their children and the quality of education.
Parental Involvement: Parents are consulted effectively and appreciate the school鈥檚 approach to diversity education.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in early years is designed to ignite curiosity and has potential for exploration and learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are praised by pupils and parents, contributing significantly to the school's success.
Impact on Student Progress: High impact on student progress with effective teaching improving outcomes in phonics and reading.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors and leaders provide rigorous checks and support leading to continued teaching improvements.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff turnover was high during the improvement process but is now more stable.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 244 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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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In the centre of Liverpool City Centre, there is a Catholic primary school with one form entry called Sacred Heart.
Just over 210 students, from Little Hearts (2 years old) to Year 6, are enrolled here.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
As a Catholic school, our parish church and parish community are very important to us.
At Sacred Heart, Christ is at the very heart of everything we do.
We are pleased to be "the world in one school" because our students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
It is crucial that all students are taught in a caring, joyful, secure environment.
In November 2014, Ofsted gave us "behaviour and safety" an excellent rating.
We have music, Spanish, and physical education specialists.
Every week, students in second grade and up receive a Spanish lesson.
All students in the second grade receive a weekly chess instruction during curricular time thanks to the assistance of Malcolm Pein's chess charity, "Chess in Schools and Communities."
We compete in several tournaments, are the top chess school in Liverpool, and have several students that compete for Merseyside at the county level.
At Sacred Heart, we are incredibly fortunate to work with a team that is both extremely committed and passionate.
the first school in Liverpool to formally commit to paying the Living Wage to all employees.
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Just over 210 students, from Little Hearts (2 years old) to Year 6, are enrolled here.
This website seeks to introduce you to the institution while also regularly updating information for both parents and students.
As a Catholic school, our parish church and parish community are very important to us.
At Sacred Heart, Christ is at the very heart of everything we do.
We are pleased to be "the world in one school" because our students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
It is crucial that all students are taught in a caring, joyful, secure environment.
In November 2014, Ofsted gave us "behaviour and safety" an excellent rating.
We have music, Spanish, and physical education specialists.
Every week, students in second grade and up receive a Spanish lesson.
All students in the second grade receive a weekly chess instruction during curricular time thanks to the assistance of Malcolm Pein's chess charity, "Chess in Schools and Communities."
We compete in several tournaments, are the top chess school in Liverpool, and have several students that compete for Merseyside at the county level.
At Sacred Heart, we are incredibly fortunate to work with a team that is both extremely committed and passionate.
the first school in Liverpool to formally commit to paying the Living Wage to all employees.
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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 |
A
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 25.8 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 109 | 105 |
| 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 | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 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 | 46% | 51.07% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 6.31% | 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 | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above 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 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 96 | 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 | 76% 3 | 56.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 7 | 8.75% | 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 | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | 105 2 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 97 | 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 | 73% 19 | 57.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.47% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | 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 | 107 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 97 | 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 | 54% | 53.15% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.53% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.5 | Well Above 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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Local authority ratio 18 : 1