Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Broadmeads, SG12 9HY |
| School Website | www.sacredheart312.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1920461678 |
| URN | 148498 |
School Census
| Total | 199 |
| Girls/Boys | 110/89 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 55.3%/44.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 21 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/10/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 | |
| 01/04/2014 | Good |
| 06/03/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/10/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/04/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 3.7 |
| Writing Progress | 2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 68 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 88% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 45% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
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