How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic School have?

Sacred Heart Catholic School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

55% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic School is part of PLYMOUTH CAST.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic School?

Sacred Heart Catholic School is located at Cecil Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2SH.

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Cecil Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2SH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

55%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sacred Heart Catholic School

Sacred Heart Catholic School is an academy converter in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 209 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of PLYMOUTH CAST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Torbay →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 209 / 210 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.6%

Free school meals

20.2%

EAL

4.3%

SEN support

15.8%

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)

55%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

6.4%

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.

7.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

27.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +7.9 vs 2023/24

11.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£42,255

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£597 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£6,703

Spend per pupil

£6,526

Income per pupil

59%

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: Cecil Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2SH
Phone: 01803558298
Headteacher: Nichola Day
Website: http://www.sacred-heart-primary.torbay.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

PLYMOUTH CAST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic School?: Sacred Heart Catholic School is an academy converter in Paignton, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic School have?: Sacred Heart Catholic School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sacred Heart Catholic School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 55% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic School is part of PLYMOUTH CAST.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic School?: Sacred Heart Catholic School is located at Cecil Road, Paignton, Torbay, TQ3 2SH.

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