Is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 March 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Beacon Road, Loughborough, LE11 2BG

Local ranking7th of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 March 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 21.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 196
Boys: 97 (48%)
Girls: 106 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (97% full)
SEND: 13.8%
FSM Eligible: 11.2%
EAL: 13.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.5%
SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,383/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.3%
White Other: 9.7%
Black African: 6.7%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.0%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.0%

72.3%

White British

9.7%

White Other

6.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01509212204

office.school@sacredheart.leics.sch.uk

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Beacon Road

Loughborough, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138294
UKPRN: 10037737
Establishment No.: 3341
Trust: ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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