Sacred Heart Catholic School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
Sacred Heart Catholic School currently has around 184 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 50.5% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 43.5%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Earlsbury Gardens, Birmingham, B20 3AE |
| Website: | www.sacredheart-sch.net |
| Telephone: | 01213564721 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Natalie Brodie |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147109 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 184 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| African | 43.50% | 80 |
| Caribbean | 9.80% | 18 |
| Other Black | 7.10% | 13 |
| Indian | 6.50% | 12 |
| Other White | 6.50% | 12 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.80% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 3.80% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 3.80% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 3 |
| White British | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Hill Nursery School 275 Marsh Hill , Erdington B23 7HG | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Earlsbury Gardens , Birchfield B20 3AE | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Primary School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | 3out of 4 | 118 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Community School Trinity Road , Aston B6 6AJ | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Cross Primary School Canterbury Road , Birchfield B20 3AA | - not rated | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Academy The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadway School The Broadway , Perry Barr B20 3DP | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 890 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holte School Wheeler Street , Lozells B19 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Birmingham 150 Wellhead Lane , Perry Barr B42 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Higher Excellence Livingstone House , 50 Livingstone Road B20 3LL | - not rated | 384 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchfield Independent Girls' School 30 Beacon Hill , B6 6JU | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mohiuddin Girls School and College 55-56 Albert Road , B6 5NQ | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield School Heathfield Road , B19 1HJ | 2out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Titan St Georges Academy Prestbury Road , B6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.