Sacred Heart Primary School
118%
Capacity
329
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 329 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 280 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicky White, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9607th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 37 in Middlesbrough.
Sacred Heart Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 40 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Choir, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Sacred Heart Primary School is one of the options available in the North East 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ayresome Street, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NP |
| Headteacher | Vicky White |
| Local Authority | Middlesbrough |
| Number of Pupils | 329 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.9% |
| School Capacity | 329 / 280 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9607th of 13,686
Nationally
505th of 677
In North East
27th of 37
In Middlesbrough
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
54%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
54%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed40
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ayresome Street, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, TS1 4NP
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