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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Rotherham
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Lockwood Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9JY

A Good-rated primary school in Rotherham where 35% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
158
Ages
3-11
FSM
26.6%
Capacity
140
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
70.0%
Writing
55.0%
Maths
55.0%
RWM Combined
35.0%

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 35% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 158 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lockwood Road, Rotherham, S63 9JY | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Mar 2020 — Good
  3. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
What are Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 35% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School located?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham, Barnsley (S63 9JY).
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has around 158 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School with other schools?
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