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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Manchester, M18 7NJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#7,696
of 13,686 nationally

About Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Parent feedback at Sacred Heart RC Primary School is a mixed picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, 77% of respondents said they would recommend the school, though it is worth noting that only 13 families took part. On the positive side, 92% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and a combined 92% felt their child is safe. However, the school is significantly oversubscribed: for 41 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 119 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.9. Only 38 first-preference offers were made, meaning many families who wanted a place did not get one. Some areas of concern emerged in the survey: 23% of respondents disagreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively, and 23% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly. The school has a Roman Catholic character and is led by headteacher Jo Botham.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressKnutsford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M18 7NJ
HeadteacherJo Botham
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils335
Free School Meals (FSM)45.7%
School Capacity335 / 345 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 13 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketGymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsRoundersTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Heart RC Primary School

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