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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 31/03/2023Ages 3–11427 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in WIGAN, within the Wigan local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 427 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 31/03/2023, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in WIGAN can view Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 31/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)42%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)2%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake28.2%
Free school meals28.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language35.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled110%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence18.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in WIGAN
All schools in WIGAN →St John Fisher Catholic High SchoolGood · 0.1 miBeech Hill Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miWigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miStandish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School0.7 miThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeGood · 0.9 miInfinite Schools Wigan0.8 mi
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