Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, LA14 2BA |
| School Website | www.sacredheart.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1229840940 |
| URN | 148699 |
School Census
| Total | 210 |
| Girls/Boys | 105/105 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 73 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/06/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/06/2016 | Good |
| 08/07/2014 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/06/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/07/2014 |
| 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 | 18% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -4.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 24 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| 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 | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 32% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 7.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
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