Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
URN: 119606 • Preston PR2 2SA
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 119606
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- L Scanlon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Poulton Street, Preston PR2 2SA
Summary
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 209 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school serves a mixed-gender population and is committed to providing a nurturing environment that reflects its Catholic ethos. The school’s vision emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and academic excellence.
The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to foster holistic development, encouraging both academic achievement and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on values such as respect, compassion, and responsibility, which are integrated into daily learning and school activities. Additionally, the school offers support for pupils from diverse backgrounds, with 34% of students eligible for free school meals, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Sacred Heart's approach, with various initiatives aimed at involving families and local residents in school life. The school regularly communicates with parents through newsletters and notices, ensuring that families are informed and actively participate in their children's education.
The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to foster holistic development, encouraging both academic achievement and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on values such as respect, compassion, and responsibility, which are integrated into daily learning and school activities. Additionally, the school offers support for pupils from diverse backgrounds, with 34% of students eligible for free school meals, highlighting its commitment to inclusivity.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Sacred Heart's approach, with various initiatives aimed at involving families and local residents in school life. The school regularly communicates with parents through newsletters and notices, ensuring that families are informed and actively participate in their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 34.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 103 | 106 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 103 | 106 | 210 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 95 | 103 | 210 | 37.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 95 | 103 | 210 | 37.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 186 | 97 | 89 | 194 | 36.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 173 | 92 | 81 | 194 | 31.20 |
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