Sacred Heart Primary School
101%
Capacity
445
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 445 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 440 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joy Agbonlahor, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7554th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 83 in Sandwell.
Sacred Heart Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 41 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 12 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 9 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Coding, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, Sacred Heart Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Sedgley Road East, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 8UH |
| Headteacher | Joy Agbonlahor |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.4% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 440 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7554th of 13,686
Nationally
750th of 1,378
In West Midlands
43rd of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
61%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
60
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sedgley Road East, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 8UH
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