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The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gedling, NG4 1EQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#9,720
of 13,686 nationally

About The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy in Gedling is a smaller-than-average state primary, with 218 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240. Around 15% of its students are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national primary average and suggests a relatively mixed intake in terms of economic disadvantage. The school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 74 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.36 to one. Of those 74 applicants, 21 put the school as their first preference, and all 21 were offered a place. That level of demand — more than three applications per place — signals strong local reputation, though it also means families who don't live close to the church or catchment area may find it tough to get in. The school is a Roman Catholic voluntary academy, so faith-based admissions criteria will likely play a role in who gets priority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSouthcliffe Road, Nottingham, Gedling, NG4 1EQ
HeadteacherAnne-Marie Bell
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity218 / 240 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 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, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallDining HallLibraryPlaying FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketTennisRoundersDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessFilm ClubCodingBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-16:30

Source: sacredheart.notts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

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