Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

About Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 163 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Calderdale →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

163 / 175 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 1BL

Phone

01422831360

Headteacher

Alexandra Hudson-Crook

Website

http://www.sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy have?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is located at St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 1BL.