Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
URN: 138941 • Pontefract WF9 4LJ
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 138941
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenna Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977625354
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highfield Road, Pontefract WF9 4LJ
Summary
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a mixed academy located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 126 pupils and a capacity of 175. The school is committed to fostering a strong Catholic ethos, ensuring that every child feels loved and safe. The core values of respect, service, perseverance, excellence, communication, and trust are integral to the school's culture, promoting a sense of community and responsible citizenship among students.
The tailored curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to encourage high standards and a love of learning, helping children develop into independent and thoughtful members of society. The dedicated staff work to create engaging and memorable learning experiences that support the holistic development of each child, preparing them for future challenges.
In addition to academic support, the school actively engages with local resources to promote the well-being of its students and their families. Initiatives such as the Happy Healthy Holidays programme provide enriching activities and healthy meals for children during school breaks, reflecting the school's commitment to community support and inclusivity.
The tailored curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to encourage high standards and a love of learning, helping children develop into independent and thoughtful members of society. The dedicated staff work to create engaging and memorable learning experiences that support the holistic development of each child, preparing them for future challenges.
In addition to academic support, the school actively engages with local resources to promote the well-being of its students and their families. Initiatives such as the Happy Healthy Holidays programme provide enriching activities and healthy meals for children during school breaks, reflecting the school's commitment to community support and inclusivity.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 126
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 34.90
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 126 | 68 | 58 | 175 | 34.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 121 | 67 | 54 | 175 | 33.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 128 | 79 | 49 | 175 | 28.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 128 | 79 | 49 | 175 | 28.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 88 | 50 | 175 | 27.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 77 | 55 | 175 | 18.90 |
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