Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
About Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School in Pendle is a strong performer when you look at its headline Key Stage 2 results against the local authority average. The school achieved 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is a full 21 percentage points above the Lancashire average of 60% for primary schools. That gap is significant and puts Sacred Heart in the top 10% of primary schools nationally for this metric. The school also ranks second out of 33 primary schools in Pendle, and 160th out of 2,065 in the North West region. These figures suggest a school that consistently delivers above what most families in the area can expect, and the gap to the LA average is wide enough to make it a standout choice for parents prioritising academic attainment at primary level.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 30 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2025Latest monitoring visit (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 28 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:25
Source: sacredheartschoolcolne.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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