Sacred Heart Primary School
101%
Capacity
445
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with every one of the 41 families who listed it as their first preference securing a place for the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 60 total applications for those 41 spots, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.46, which indicates solid demand without being fiercely competitive. No parent survey data is available from the most recent Ofsted report, so it is not possible to report a recommendation percentage from families. The school’s Good rating across all categories in its 2022 inspection — including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership — suggests a well-managed environment. Headteacher Joy Agbonlahor leads a school that is slightly over capacity, with 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 440, and a significant 44.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse community it serves.
Academically, Sacred Heart performs broadly in line with local averages. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 61% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just above the Sandwell local authority average of 60%. This places the school 43rd out of 83 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the middle of the pack. In individual subjects, 75% met the expected standard in maths, 74% in reading, and 69% in writing. At the higher standard, 10% achieved the top marks across all three subjects, with 26% reaching that level in maths and 31% in reading. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds beyond these attainment figures. Nationally, Sacred Heart ranks in the 55th percentile, meaning it sits just above the median for primary schools across England.
The school offers a solid range of facilities and enrichment activities. Pupils have access to an outdoor playground, forest school area, ICT suite, gymnasium, sensory room, library, and a chapel. Sports include swimming, gymnastics, athletics, cricket, and dance, while clubs cover art, science, coding, book club, film club, and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, Sacred Heart provides for a wide spectrum of SEND provisions, including support for dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. The school also has a nursery provision, making it a convenient option for families looking for a single site from age three through to Year 6. While it is not an Outstanding school — the nearest one, Grace Mary Primary, is 2.5 km away — Sacred Heart’s Good rating, combined with its strong local demand and broad support offer, makes it a reliable choice for Sandwell families seeking a solid state primary.
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.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian46.5%
- White British15.1%
- Mixed11.9%
- Black6.5%
- White (other)4.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Heart Primary School
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Contact Information
Sedgley Road East, Tipton
Sandwell, DY4 8UH
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