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Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy, Liverpool
Secondary

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5TF

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Liverpool.

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
653
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.6%
Attainment 8
42.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.1%
Basics 9-5
38.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.8%
EBacc APS
3.53
EBacc 9-5
9.4%
EBacc 9-4
10.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.00
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
21.4%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 22 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 96 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 653 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Liverpool Road, Liverpool, L23 5TF | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2021 — Inadequate (predecessor: Sacred Heart Catholic College)
  3. Sept 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Sacred Heart Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sacred Heart Catholic Academy

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 96 responses): 75% of parents would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Academy.
What are Sacred Heart Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Academy located?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Sefton (L23 5TF).
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy has around 653 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sacred Heart Catholic Academy with other schools?
View Sacred Heart Catholic Academy'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 Sefton.