SchoolScoresSacred Heart Catholic School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Earlsbury Gardens, Birchfield, Birmingham, B20 3AE
0121 356 4721 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 16 June 2026 , published 16 July 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
58% — 5 points below the Birmingham average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 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 Birmingham. 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 16 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 156th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.5% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 278th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 73rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.4% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 72nd lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 109th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 288th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 296th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.54% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 134th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 136th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 26th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.4% | 15.0%* | 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
- Birchfield Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canterbury Cross Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westminster Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathfield Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prince Albert Junior and Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 16 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Sacred Heart Catholic School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 16 families put Sacred Heart Catholic School as their first choice for 18 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 16 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 147109.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.