Sacred Heart RC Primary School, based in Manchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
Sacred Heart RC Primary School currently has around 335 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 45.7% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 38.5%. white british pupils make up about 15.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Knutsford Road, Manchester, M18 7NJ |
| Website: | https://www.sacredheartschool-gorton.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01612230231 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Botham |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134479 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 345 |
| Number of Pupils: | 335 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 158 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| African | 38.50% | 129 |
| White British | 15.20% | 51 |
| Other White | 7.80% | 26 |
| Unclassified | 6.30% | 21 |
| Pakistani | 5.40% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 4.50% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 14 |
| Other Black | 4.20% | 14 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.30% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Nursery School Mill Lane , North Reddish SK5 6TP | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,025 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Knutsford Road , Gorton M18 7NJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Infant School Manchester Glencastle Road , Gorton M18 7NE | - not rated | 31 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Infant School Gorton , M18 7FU | - not rated | 260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Academy Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Drive Junior School Old Hall Drive , Gorton M18 7FU | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's RC High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount High School Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurley Hey High School Matthews Lane , Gorton M18 7SP | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Belle Vue 450 Hyde Road , M12 4BA | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manchester College Openshaw Campus , Ashton Old Road M11 2WH | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Co-Op College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | - not rated | 925 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Holmcroft Road , Gorton M18 7NG | - not rated | 949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.