Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
70%
Capacity
303
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Wirral community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 303 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Marie Grealis, it falls under Wirral local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8558th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 64 in Wirral.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wirral, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Catholic |
| Address | Danger Lane, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wirral, Wirral, CH46 8UG |
| Headteacher | Marie Grealis |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Number of Pupils | 303 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.2% |
| School Capacity | 303 / 430 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8558th of 13,686
Nationally
1218th of 2,065
In North West
28th of 64
In Wirral
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
49%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Danger Lane, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wirral
Wirral, CH46 8UG
Danger Lane, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Wirral
Wirral, CH46 8UG
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