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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
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- Charnwood LE11 2BG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of reading has been effective over time.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have made sure that improving the teaching of mathematics is a top priority.
Areas Needing Improvement: A few elements of pupils鈥� writing skills need to improve further, especially for some of the younger pupils.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Improving mathematics has been a key priority for school leaders.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants often spot when pupils are struggling and provide additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils attend school regularly. They understand the high expectations the school has for their behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs or disability are making good progress. They receive a good level of support in lessons.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and secure. Older pupils often support the younger pupils.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a warm, calm and welcoming atmosphere. Pupils say that they feel happy and confident.
Parent Feedback: The large majority of parents recognize the recent improvements made in the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents have good opportunities to see what their children are doing.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a very good range of additional artistic and sporting activities available. Many of the pupils participate regularly.
Outdoor Facilities: Carefully managed activities enable children to explore ideas through indoor and outdoor play.
Teacher Engagement: School leaders have ensured that staff have improved their understanding of mathematics and their confidence in teaching important skills.
Impact on Student Progress: The teaching of reading has been consistently strong over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers often use effective systems to check on pupils鈥� learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The teaching of writing has not improved as much as the teaching of mathematics.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 200 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 92% 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 |
B-
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | 25.5 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 105 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 106 | 102 |
| 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 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 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 | 92% | 57.49% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% | 7.1% | 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 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | 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 2 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 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 | 74% 13 | 63.64% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% 4 | 10.73% | 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 | 2.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | 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 | 107 4 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 87% 30 | 62.19% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 12 | 9.63% | 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 | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 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 | 57% | 56.02% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 8.56% | 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 | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1