How many pupils does The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have?

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022).

How does The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is part of THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is located at Valley Drive, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8NL.

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Valley Drive, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8NL

Good

Inspected 13 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

58%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

124

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 124 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bradford →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 124 / 210 (59%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 July 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.5%

Free school meals

8.5%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

8.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

6.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

5.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£47,049

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,988 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.71

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,097

Spend per pupil

£6,710

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Valley Drive, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8NL
Phone: 01943609578
Headteacher: Amanda Rhodes
Website: http://sacredheartilkley.org

Academy Trust

THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?: The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have?: The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?: The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022).
How does The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 58% of pupils at The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is part of THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?: The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is located at Valley Drive, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 8NL.

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