Is Sacred Heart Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 41 primary schools in Middlesbrough. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sacred Heart Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 49% of pupils at Sacred Heart Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sacred Heart Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Sacred Heart Primary School 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 Primary School

Ayresome Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4NP

Local ranking8th of 41 primary schools in Middlesbrough

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

280

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 49.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 69.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 329
Boys: 165 (50%)
Girls: 162 (50%)
Capacity: 280 (117% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 46.3%
EAL: 44.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 8.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,020/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 38.2%
White British: 29.7%
Asian Pakistani: 11.6%
White Other: 4.3%
Other: 4.0%
Asian Indian: 3.1%
Black Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.5%

38.2%

Black African

29.7%

White British

11.6%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01642816083

enquiries@sacredheartcp.npcat.org.uk

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Ayresome Street

Middlesbrough, North East

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Administrative

URN: 142365
UKPRN: 10054177
Establishment No.: 3385
Trust: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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