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Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Ages 11–18653 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Liverpool, within the Sefton local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 653 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view Sacred Heart Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
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Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842.4
England avg 45.1 · was 38.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 32% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 58% in 2023/24
EBacc entry12%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.53
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 25.0
Value added-0.14
Average · 95% CI -0.7 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake37.2%
Free school meals37.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled48%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.9%
Attendance86.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence37.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Liverpool
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