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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4LJ

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

126

Ages

4-11

FSM

34.9%

Capacity

175

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

52.0%

Writing

57.0%

Maths

35.0%

RWM Combined

30.0%

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 30% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 126 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Highfield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4LJ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2022 — Good
Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 2022 inspection.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 30% 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 Pontefract, Wakefield (WF9 4LJ).

How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has around 126 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School with other schools?

View Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.