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Sacred Heart Catholic School
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- Torbay TQ3 2SH
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| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers' confidence and subject knowledge in mathematics have improved significantly.
Success of the Curriculum: There have been marked improvements in pupils鈥� ability to think more deeply and apply reasoning skills in maths.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teaching support for middle-ability pupils to achieve high standards in reading and maths needs enhancement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A greater proportion of pupils are on track to achieve expected standards in maths and reading this year.
Support for Falling Behind: Early identification and well-placed interventions help pupils get the needed support earlier.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display good behaviour and attitudes, valuing their school community highly.
Support for SEND Pupils: Specialist leaders provide valuable advice, helping to embed policy into practice swiftly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Swift action helps overcome concerns promptly, creating a caring culture where bullying is rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff promote pupil safety effectively, teaching them about e-safety and other risks.
Parent Feedback: Parents report that their children 鈥榯hrive鈥� in this friendly and happy school, receiving 鈥榝antastic support鈥�.
Parental Involvement: Wide family involvement is encouraged, significantly valued by the school community.
Outdoor Facilities: The award-winning garden provides a tranquil space, aiding in additional student support.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers go 鈥榯he extra mile鈥�, showing great commitment to the school's vision.
Impact on Student Progress: Focused programmes are closing gaps in students鈥� knowledge and boosting their confidence.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders鈥� checks ensure consistent good teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Confidence in dealing with middle-ability pupils to achieve high standards needs improvement.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Devon, South West.
It has 218 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 60% 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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Each child is appreciated at Sacred Heart, where we strive to create a safe, secure, exciting, and supportive environment. Underpinning everything we do is to develop the uniqueness of each child so he/she becomes a well-balanced individual living life through the Gospel values, witnessing to God's love, in a spirit of curiosity, inquiry and reflection. Through a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum, we want to cultivate the mind, body, and spirit while fully supporting the DFES objective to expand opportunities for young people.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 22.7 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 103 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| 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 | 102 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 60% | 53.06% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6% | 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 | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2 | 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 | 101 1 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 63% 10 | 64.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.93% | 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 | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 3 | 104 | 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 | 53% 5 | 59.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 7.37% | 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 | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | 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 | 102 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 96 | 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 | 48% | 54.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.74% | 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 | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | 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 | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th 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 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1