Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mere Close Off Mere Road Leicester Leicestershire LE5 3HH |
| Phone | 01162624418 |
| Reference Number | 138081 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 376 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 74.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 2 | 26 | 22 | 48 |
| 3 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
| 4 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 5 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 61.7% |
| African | 8.8% |
| White, British | 6.9% |
| Caribbean | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-12-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | ||
| 2010-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-11-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-11-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-05-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 10 | 1 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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0.06 miles |
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Green Lane Infant School
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Shenton Primary School
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Charnwood Primary School
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Spinney Hill Primary School
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0.45 miles |
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Highfields Primary School
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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D. Academy
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0.51 miles |
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Uplands Infant School
Melbourne Road, Highfields, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0DR |
0.51 miles |
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St Barnabas CofE Primary School
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0.53 miles |
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Taylor Road Primary School
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0.59 miles |
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Ulverscroft Road, Catherine Infant School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6BY |
0.6 miles |
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Al-Islamia Institute for Education
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0.62 miles |
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Sparkenhoe Community Primary School
Saxby Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0TD |
0.7 miles |
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Merrydale Infant School
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL |
0.71 miles |
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Catherine Junior School
Brandon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 6AZ |
0.71 miles |
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Merrydale Junior School
Claydon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 0PL |
0.75 miles |
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Medway Community Primary School
St Stephens Road, Highfields, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1GH |
0.76 miles |
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Mayflower Primary School
70 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 5NA |
0.91 miles |
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Coleman Primary School
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FS |
0.97 miles |
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North Mead Primary Academy
Northfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 9DL |
1 miles |
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Jameah Boys Academy
33 Wood Hill, Leicester, LE5 3SQ |
0.23 miles |
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Jameah Academy
49 Rolleston Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3SD |
0.24 miles |
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The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School
97 Bridge Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, Leicester, LE5 3LD |
0.34 miles |
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Moat Community College
Maidstone Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0TU |
0.59 miles |
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Imam Muhammad Adam Institute Boys School
372 East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 5AY |
0.67 miles |
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Al-Aqsa Schools Trust
The Wayne Way, Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 4PP |
0.81 miles |
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Madani Girls' School
77 Evington Valley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL |
0.85 miles |
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Madani Boys School
77 Evington Valley, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5LL |
0.85 miles |
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Beauchamp City Sixth Form
1 South Albion Street, Leicester, LE1 6JL |
0.96 miles |
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Crown Hills Community College
Gwendolen Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 5FT |
1.09 miles |
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Ash Field Academy
Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PY |
1.17 miles |
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Darul Uloom Leicester
119 Loughborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5LN |
1.25 miles |
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St Crispin's School
4 St Mary's Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1XA |
1.28 miles |
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The Children's Hospital School
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5WW |
1.31 miles |
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Soar Valley College
Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7GY |
1.46 miles |
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WQE and Regent College Group
University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ |
1.47 miles |
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Leicester College
Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW |
1.5 miles |
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Brook Mead Academy
31 St. Augustine Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 5QS |
1.51 miles |
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Castle Mead Academy
Richard III Road, Leicester, LE3 5QT |
1.53 miles |
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Rushey Mead Academy
Melton Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 7AN |
1.63 miles |