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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
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- Rochdale OL16 4AW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy reading and achieve well; phonics is accurately applied. Pupils make good progress in mathematics with secure mental strategies.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is good, with significant enrichment activities provided. Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes reading using high-quality texts.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad and ambitious curriculum designed for successful pupil learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that pupils achieve a deeper understanding of mathematics by having more consistent opportunities to solve problems, reason and explain their learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Emphasis on subject-specific vocabulary needs strengthening.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in mathematics and reading, with secure calculation skills and enjoyment of reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Disadvantaged pupils make good progress due to accurate assessment and appropriate help when needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good; pupils are polite, courteous, and show great respect for each other. They enjoy school and are eager to share their ideas.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils, including those with SEND, perform well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and have positive learning attitudes.
Support for Falling Behind: Some reading strategies need improvement for struggling pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leadership of support for pupils with SEND enables these pupils to make good progress with individualized plans matching their needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Early identification and effective support provided.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say they feel safe and nearly all parents agree. Bullying is dealt with promptly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school puts a high priority on pupils鈥� welfare, with effective safeguarding procedures in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Trusted adults available for pupil concerns, fostering safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Calm environments promote respect and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Nearly all parents who responded to Parent View agree that the school supports their children well, resulting in their child feeling safe.
Parental Involvement: The pastoral team works diligently to support families, ensuring regular and punctual attendance.
Parental Involvement: Staff work with parents to support pupil needs effectively.
Parent Feedback: Most parents satisfied, but some concerns not resolved well.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from many additional and extracurricular activities, including football and netball.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning space in the early years is well-equipped and provides a good area for pupils to explore.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers a range of clubs, like Spanish and sports.
Outdoor Facilities: Learning enriched with visits to various places.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are appreciative of the training both within school and through the local cluster of Catholic schools.
Impact on Student Progress: Improvements in teaching and assessment have raised outcomes and progress for pupils, including those with SEND.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on teaching and learning, along with accurate assessments, ensure good progress for pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Staff proud of supportive, familial work environment.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff training improves curriculum delivery, aiding progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Improved subject knowledge boosts teaching quality.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Inconsistencies in teaching exist; some of the most able pupils do not maximize their progress as their work is not as challenging in a few classes.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need for consistent early reading strategies.
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About Us
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 223 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 71% 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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As Jesus welcomes us into the family of God, the Sacred Heart community extends a warm welcome to all visitors to our school. At Sacred Heart RC Nursery, we take pride in offering a nurturing environment where all children are encouraged and supported to develop their greatest potential. We know that every child is special.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.3 | 25.8 | 21.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 109 | 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 | 105 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 100 | 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 | 71% | 55.76% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.48% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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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 | 106 2 | 101 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 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 | 83% 6 | 59.86% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 6.57% | 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 | 3.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | 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 | 104 2 | 98 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 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 | 77% 10 | 59.44% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 6 | 5.69% | 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 | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
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 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 99 | 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 | 67% | 55.11% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.61% | 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 | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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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 - 30th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Rochdale
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
