Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, based in Luton, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has around 383 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 30.8%. white british pupils make up about 28.5% , followed by african at 18.8%
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.
| Address: | Langford Drive, Luton, LU2 9AJ |
| Website: | www.sacredheartluton.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01582287480 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Luton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gabrielle Somes |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151151 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/06/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 383 |
| Number of Boys: | 209 |
| Number of Girls: | 174 |
| Other White | 30.80% | 118 |
| White British | 28.50% | 109 |
| African | 18.80% | 72 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 12 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 11 |
| Irish | 2.30% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hart Hill Nursery School Whitecroft Road , LU2 0JS | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothesay Nursery School 59 Rothesay Road , LU1 1RB | 3out of 4 | 3,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Street Nursery School Russell Street , LU1 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Langford Drive , Stopsley LU2 9AJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior School Langford Drive , LU2 9AJ | - not rated | 115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley Community Primary School Hitchin Road , LU2 7UG | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley Infant School Hitchin Road , LU2 7UG | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stopsley High School St Thomas's Road , LU2 7UX | - not rated | 829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth School Crawley Green Road , LU2 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Putteridge High School Putteridge Road , LU2 8HJ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Sixth Form College Bradgers Hill Road , LU2 7EW | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfield College New Bedford Road , LU2 7BF | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Zia Wernher School Ashcroft Road , Stopsley LU2 9AY | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond Hill School Sunridge Avenue , LU2 7JL | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hartwell 1 York Street , LU2 0EZ | 1out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Windmill Hill School York Street , LU2 0EZ | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luton Pentecostal Church Christian Academy 15 Church Street , LU1 3JE | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.