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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
- Primary
- Hartlepool TS26 8NL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading has a high priority; phonics taught from Reception, extra support for those falling behind.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum, clearly sequenced, pupils benefit from wide range of experiences.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in how staff deliver the curriculum; some pupils do not learn as well as they could.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are enthusiastic mathematicians with strong understanding of concepts, achieve well in math.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support for pupils at risk of falling behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond well to high expectations, are well-mannered and courteous.
Support for SEND Pupils: Systems in place but sometimes ineffective; delays in identifying pupils and adapting lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; supportive friends and caring adults ensure a safe environment.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong awareness of diversity, protected characteristics, and online safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions or find out others' views.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of clubs available including sports, pottery, drama, and musical opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Skilled teaching results in strong understanding and achievement in mathematics.
Teacher Engagement: Some inconsistencies in delivering curriculum; staff need more training.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff lack expertise in supporting SEND pupils effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training needed for staff to support pupil learning effectively.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a Primary, Co-Ed, Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 387 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 75% 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 | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.6 | 19.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | 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 | 106 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 105 | 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 | 75% | 62.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.19% | 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 | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | 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.
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.
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Local authority ratio 17 : 1