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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Calderdale, HX6 1BLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#9,347
of 13,686 nationally

About Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Parents considering Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy will find a school that local families clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 33 applications for just 20 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.65. All 20 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first have a good chance. The school is a Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 163 children against a capacity of 175. The headteacher is Alexandra Hudson-Crook, who leads a team at this Calderdale state school. With 39.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, yet it remains a popular choice among local parents.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSt Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 1BL
HeadteacherAlexandra Hudson-Crook
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Number of Pupils163
Free School Meals (FSM)39.3%
School Capacity163 / 175 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketNetballDanceCross CountryRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingGardeningChessDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: sacredheart.calderdale.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.