Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

About Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sacred Heart is a Catholic Academy within the Diocese of Nottingham and the City of Leicester and is part of the St, Thomas Aquinas Trust along with other Leicester City and Leicestershire schools.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs James & Mrs Sexton

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

15.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

63.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"An incredible school community"

We've been so impressed with Sacred Heart's focus on eco-schooling and reducing plastic waste. Our child has loved participating in the eco-club and learning about the impact of everyday choices. The teachers are warm, supportive, and genuinely care about their students.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca S

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"A true sense of belonging"

My child has thrived at Sacred Heart. The staff are kind, the facilities are excellent, and the emphasis on values such as 'hope, joy, and fulfilment' has been amazing to see in action. We feel so lucky to be a part of this community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Hannah G

Parent Feb 25, 2021

4.0

"A wonderful start to our child's education"

We've been really impressed with Sacred Heart's approach to learning and the way they encourage our child to ask questions and explore their curiosity. The ODD SOCKS DAY event was a highlight – what a brilliant way to promote inclusivity and anti-bullying!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel M

Parent Sep 15, 2020

4.0

"A lovely school, but some challenges"

We moved our child to Sacred Heart two years ago and have been pleased with the progress they've made. However, we've encountered some issues with communication and organisation, which can be frustrating at times. That being said, the teachers are dedicated and the school's values are genuinely at the heart of everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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