Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a primary school in Hartlepool, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a catholic religious character.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool currently has around 357 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hart Lane, Hartlepool, TS26 8NL
Website: https://sacredheart.bhcet.org.uk
Telephone: 01429272684
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hartlepool
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Amanda Palmer
Religious character: Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148279

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 439
Number of Pupils: 357
Number of Boys: 190
Number of Girls: 167

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 11% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.80%292
African5.90%21
Other White3.10%11
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%8
Other Asian2.20%8
Bangladeshi1.40%5
White and Asian0.80%3
Pakistani0.60%2
Indian0.60%2
White and Black African0.60%2
Other Mixed0.30%1
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
Chinese0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (2.0)
Writing: Above Average (2.4)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
75%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grantully County Nursery School
Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB
- not rated 1,935 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hart Lane , TS26 8NL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Hart Lane , TS26 8NL
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Jesmond Road Infant School
Jesmond Road , TS26 0HR
- not rated 257 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Jesmond Gardens Community Primary School
Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ
- not rated 357 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Jesmond Gardens , TS24 8PJ
3out of 4 357 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ
4out of 4 1,072 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ
- not rated 1,072 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
High Tunstall College of Science
Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ
- not rated 1,274 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Catcote Road , TS25 4HA
- not rated 1,919 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College
Catcote Road , TS25 4HA
- not rated 1,919 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Stockton Street , TS24 7NT
- not rated 1,633 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF
- not rated 1,724 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sheila Bruce Community Arts Educational Establishment
Wilton Grange , 187 Grange Road TS26 8LX
- not rated 697 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Sheila Bruce Community Arts (Educational Establishment)
Wilton Grange , Grange Road TS26 8LX
- not rated 697 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB
- not rated 807 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB
- not rated 807 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB
4out of 4 807 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.