SchoolScoresSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Selby Street, Bewsey and Whitecross, Warrington, WA5 1NS
01925 636235 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 5 March 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Warrington comparisons use the 36 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 41 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 | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 25th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 15th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Warrington. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 92% | 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. Warrington figures pool parents at the Warrington 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
31 pupils in this year group.
42% — 26 points below the Warrington average, and 20 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 42% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 82% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 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 Warrington. 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 60 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.7% | 24.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.6% | 16.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 8.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 50th highest of 77 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 76 state primary schools in Warrington. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 11.0%* | 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
- Evelyn Street Primary Academy and Nursery 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sankey Valley St James CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2021 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bewsey Lodge Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbrook Old Hall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chapelford Village Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Latchford St James CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Sankey Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dallam Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 68% 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 Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2024.
How did Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
96% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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, 25 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 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 111306.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.