Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. Most pupils achieve well. Children in Reception have a good start.

Good progress continues through Years 1 to 6 and attainment by the end of Year 6 is average. Teaching and learning are good. There are examples of outstanding practice.

In most lessons, teachers convey high expectations of learning and set challenging tasks which enable pupils to progress well. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning. Their good behaviour and well-developed social skills support their learning well.

Attitudes and behaviour are exemplary in some classes. Pupils feel safe and well cared for by staff. Attendance is consistently above average.
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The headteacher provides good educational leadership and direction for pupils and staff. Leaders and staff have successfully raised achievement and improved teaching. Good improvements have been made since the previous inspection.

It is not yet an outstanding school because : In just a few lessons, teachers provide tasks that are too easy or too difficult for some pupils. Pupils do not always have enough opportunities to organise their own learning and to work independently. A minority of parents have concerns about how well the school communicates information to them, especially about their children's progress.

Information about this school

This is an average-sized primary school. Most of the pupils are White British. The proportion of disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is below average.

The proportion supported through school action plus or a statement of special educational needs is well-above average. A below average proportion of the pupils are eligible for the pupil premium, which provides additional funding for children in local authority care and pupils known to be eligible for free school meals. The school meets the government's current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for pupils' attainment and progress.