SchoolScoresSacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TQ
0151 709 1782 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 87 of its 186 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 99 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 47th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 28th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern Joint 43rd highest of 79 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 45th highest of 87 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
38 pupils in this year group.
66% — 9 points above the Liverpool average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Liverpool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 30 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 98th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 37.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 93rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 163rd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.5% | 18.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 75.2% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 60th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 61st lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 170th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 156th lowest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.42% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 169th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 14% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 110th highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 72nd highest of 186 state primary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Kensington Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Catholic Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pleasant Street Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Smithdown Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitefield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Faith Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
90% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 19 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104641.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.