How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 126 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).

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

30% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

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

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is located at Highfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4LJ.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Highfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4LJ

Good

Inspected 2 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

30%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

126

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 126 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 126 / 175 (72%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 November 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

37%

Free school meals

16%

EAL

5.6%

SEN support

24.6%

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)

30%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

100

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.5%

Overall absence

22.7%

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.

4.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +5.6 vs 2023/24

4.11

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£55,216

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 50% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,275 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

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.

£6,881

Spend per pupil

£7,333

Income per pupil

43%

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: Highfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4LJ
Phone: 01977625354
Headteacher: Jenna Thompson
Website: http://www.sacredheart.bkcat.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 126 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).
How does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 30% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is part of THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is located at Highfield Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF9 4LJ.

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