SchoolScoresSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Tollgate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9XD
01733 262449 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 September 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Peterborough comparisons use the 47 of its 83 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 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 | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern Joint 14th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Peterborough. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Peterborough figures pool parents at the Peterborough 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
30 pupils in this year group.
57% — 4 points below the Peterborough average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 Peterborough. 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 8 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Peterborough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 69th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 31.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 50th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.8% | 41.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 62nd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 53rd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 70th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 78th highest of 82 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 8% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.7 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 12th highest of 79 state primary schools in Peterborough. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 14.4%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Nova Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highlees Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorpe Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eyrescroft Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravensthorpe Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longthorpe Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lime Academy Watergall 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Town Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gladstone Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Discovery Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% 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's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
93% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 147386.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.