Sacred Heart RC Primary School
URN: 106499 • Manchester M46 9BN
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School
- URN
- 106499
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian McDermott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942883429
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lodge Lane, Manchester M46 9BN
Summary
Sacred Heart RC Primary School is a Voluntary Aided primary school located in Atherton, Wigan, serving a mixed-gender population of 174 pupils. With a capacity of 210, the school fosters a close-knit, family-like environment where students are encouraged to be happy, resilient, and responsible. The school operates under the Archdiocese of Liverpool and is deeply rooted in its Catholic ethos, aiming to inspire students through a faith-based approach.
The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, and the Arts. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking and historical understanding, preparing pupils for future academic challenges. Additionally, the school promotes British values and encourages students to appreciate diverse cultures, fostering a sense of identity and community.
Support for students is a priority at Sacred Heart, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, providing resources for remote learning and well-being, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, covering a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, and the Arts. The school emphasizes the development of critical thinking and historical understanding, preparing pupils for future academic challenges. Additionally, the school promotes British values and encourages students to appreciate diverse cultures, fostering a sense of identity and community.
Support for students is a priority at Sacred Heart, with provisions in place for those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, providing resources for remote learning and well-being, ensuring that all pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Yesoiday Hatorah Girls Academy (80.9)
- Garrett Hall Primary School (79.7)
- Broadoak Primary School (79.5)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School (77.0)
- Brookburn Community School (76.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 76
- FSM %
- 42.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 98 | 76 | 210 | 42.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 96 | 84 | 210 | 38.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 93 | 84 | 210 | 31.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 93 | 84 | 210 | 31.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 97 | 93 | 210 | 30.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 178 | 90 | 88 | 210 | 16.90 |
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