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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
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- Wigan WN2 4HD
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils' achievements are good due to targeted support and fast progress in mathematics and reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Teaching assistants deliver high-quality support for pupils鈥� learning in English and mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Strong phonics focus ensures younger pupils become fluent readers by key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum supports all pupils, including SEND, with effective resources and systems.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils are not given enough opportunities to practise writing skills in other subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack defined key content, leading to knowledge gaps.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make fast progress in mathematics and reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support addresses misconceptions quickly, helping pupils catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are good, contributing positively to their progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment identifies support needs; many achieve reading fluency.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective mechanisms in place, enabling pupils to access same curriculum as peers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes, well-behaved pupils, and cooperative learning environment.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective support ensures pupils with SEND make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are vigilant, and bullying is resolved quickly. Pupils feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding and regular monitoring of pupil's well-being.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safety measures are effective; calm school atmosphere supports learning.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on online safety, healthy diet, and outdoor learning enhances personal development.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that early years provision is good, and they have positive learning experiences.
Parental Involvement: Strong home/school partnerships and transition programs from pre-school settings.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate phonics support communication, aiding home learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils experience a range of activities like outdoor pursuits, music, and gardening projects.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are clear about the direction of the school and listen to staff.
Impact on Student Progress: Regular checks on teaching quality improve pupil learning outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Senior leaders make regular checks on lesson plans, taught lessons, and pupil progress.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality training allows teachers to deepen pupil knowledge effectively.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective checks address knowledge gaps in most subjects.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistent marking in writing; some expectations are too low for the most able pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Few knowledge gaps due to past curriculum weaknesses.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 181 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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I'm Spencer Horton, and I serve as the head of the Sacred Heart School Parliament. Two members of each class will be included in my whole cabinet, which I have already chosen. My cabinet includes; Antoni Kempa, Alfie Hart, Macy Stockton-Beesly, Ogola Osindi, Ciara Anderson, Chloe Brocken, Maya Simm and Joshua Jones. This semester, we'll talk about what makes our school great and how to improve it even more. Each class will have a discussion about this.
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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 |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | 25.8 | 22.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 101 |
| 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 | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.09% | 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 | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 0.1 | 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 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 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% 15 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 9.95% | 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 | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | 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 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 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 | 58% 8 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 3 | 10.8% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above 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 | 106 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 50% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 9.16% | 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 | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 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 | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 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 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Local authority ratio 20 : 1