Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Peter's Avenue Sowerby Bridge West Yorkshire HX6 1BL |
| Phone | 01422831360 |
| Reference Number | 141479 |
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils are happy and safe, exhibiting caring behavior and a strong enthusiasm for learning. The school creates an environment where staff are supportive, and have high expectations, contributing to a positive atmosphere. However, the report highlights areas where some foundation subjects could improve in linking prior knowledge to new learning, impacting pupils' ability to make connections.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 163 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.15%
Girls: 47.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 2 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 5 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| 6 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Sowerby Bridge | |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 01 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at the school.
- There is a strong culture of caring and respect among pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is engaging and well-organized.
- Pupils develop a love of reading supported by a wide range of literature.
- Staff receive ongoing training and support from senior leaders.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported in accessing the curriculum.
- Pupils are encouraged to manage their own behavior and develop personal characteristics.
Areas for Improvement
- Links in some foundation subjects are not clear enough, hindering pupil understanding.
- The academy council requires more quality training to effectively support school leadership.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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New Road Primary School
Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DY |
0.19 miles |
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Trinity Academy St Peter's
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1HB |
0.56 miles |
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Tuel Lane Infant School
Clay Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2ND |
0.6 miles |
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Triangle CofE VC Primary School
Butterworth Lane, Triangle, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3NJ |
0.82 miles |
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Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge
Park Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BJ |
0.92 miles |
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Norland CE School
Berry Moor Road, Norland, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3RN |
0.94 miles |
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Warley Town School
Dark Lane, Warley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 7QD |
0.95 miles |
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Luddendenfoot Academy
Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6AU |
1.02 miles |
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Bolton Brow Primary Academy
Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2BA |
1.05 miles |
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Warley Road Primary Academy
Warley Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3TG |
1.54 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Mill Bank, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 3EJ |
1.58 miles |
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Luddenden CofE School
Dene View, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB |
1.67 miles |
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Wood Bank School
Dene View, Luddenden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 6PB |
1.71 miles |
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Ling Bob Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Albert Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QD |
1.85 miles |
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Parkinson Lane Community Primary School
Parkinson Lane, Parkinson Lane Community Primary School, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3XL |
1.97 miles |
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Barkisland CofE VA Primary School
Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX4 0BD |
1.99 miles |
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Christ Church Pellon CofE VC Primary School
Sandbeds Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0QQ |
2 miles |
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The Gleddings School
Birdcage Lane, Halifax, HX3 0JB |
2 miles |
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Savile Park Primary School
Moorfield Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3ER |
2.01 miles |
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Ripponden Junior and Infant School
Halifax Road, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 4AH |
2.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ryburn Valley High School
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1DF |
0.41 miles |
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Trinity Academy Grammar
Albert Road, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 2NW |
0.81 miles |
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Compass Community School Willow Park
Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, HX6 2BU |
0.96 miles |
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The Halifax Academy
Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA |
1.76 miles |
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The Crossley Heath School
Savile Park, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0HG |
1.87 miles |
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Broadwood School
252 Moorend Road, Pellon, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0RU |
2.09 miles |
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Calderdale College
Francis Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3UZ |
2.13 miles |
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Brearley Hall School
1 Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot, Halifax, HX2 6HP |
2.15 miles |
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Beacon Lights Schools
Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL |
2.25 miles |
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Ravenscliffe High School
Skircoat Green, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0RZ |
2.36 miles |
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Stafford Hall School
Cheltenham Place, Halifax, West Yorkshire, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 0AW |
2.71 miles |
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The Calder Learning Trust
Brier Hey Lane, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5QN |
2.86 miles |
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Trinity Sixth Form Academy
Northgate House, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1UN |
2.91 miles |
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Park Lane Academy
Park Lane, Exley, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 9LG |
3.08 miles |
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Rishworth School
Oldham Road, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 4QA |
3.11 miles |
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The Brooksbank School
Victoria Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0QG |
3.44 miles |
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Compass Community School North
Long Lea House, 5 Halifax Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, HX5 0SH |
3.45 miles |
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Trinity Academy Halifax
Shay Lane, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TZ |
3.81 miles |
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The North Halifax Grammar School
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9SU |
3.84 miles |
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Hipperholme Grammar School
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4.75 miles |