Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

About Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

A very warm welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Academy, where the holistic development of our pupils is our core purpose. Our vision is to develop the ‘Sacred Heart Family’ and ensure that we are firmly placed as the ‘heartbeat’ of our local community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mark O'Hagan

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 96 responses • 14.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.1% positive 20.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83.3% positive 14.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

72.9% positive 22.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

78.1% positive 13.6% negative

My child does well at this school

79.1% positive 15.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 96 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

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

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

38.4

Teachers (FTE)

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

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

38.4

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.75

Progress 8

Well below average

32.2%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

58.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

14.1% entered EBacc

7.9% achieved EBacc

177 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 4

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James O

Parent Nov 10, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Facilities and Support"

The school's facilities are fantastic, and the pastoral care team have been a godsend for our daughter. We're so grateful for the support they've provided during her time at Sacred Heart.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily R

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We were a bit nervous about our son's transition from primary to secondary school, but the staff at Sacred Heart have made it seamless. They've provided a stable and loving environment for him to grow, and we're so grateful for that.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kirsty W

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Community"

We have nothing but praise for the school and its values. Our son loved the sense of belonging and camaraderie with his peers, and the staff were always approachable and supportive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Samantha B

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings About the School"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience with the school. Our daughter loves her subjects and the teachers, but we've had some issues with communication from the office staff. Overall, we're happy with the education she's receiving, but there's room for improvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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