Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN: 141479 • Sowerby Bridge HX6 1BL
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 141479
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexandra Hudson-Crook (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422831360
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge HX6 1BL
Summary
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, with a current enrolment of 163 pupils and a capacity of 175. As an academy converter, the school is part of a wider network of Catholic schools, fostering collaboration and sharing of expertise within the community. The school serves the parishes of Sacred Heart, St Patrick’s, and the Good Shepherd, promoting a strong sense of community and belonging.
The academy is committed to nurturing the whole child, providing a broad and well-structured curriculum that encourages students to realise their potential. With an emphasis on inclusivity and care, Sacred Heart aims to create a supportive environment where every child feels valued and loved. The school also features outdoor learning spaces, including a Forest School, which enhances the educational experience.
At the heart of Sacred Heart's ethos is a mission rooted in love, faith, and truth. The school encourages students to embody the teachings of Jesus, fostering positive citizenship and personal growth within a vibrant community. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
The academy is committed to nurturing the whole child, providing a broad and well-structured curriculum that encourages students to realise their potential. With an emphasis on inclusivity and care, Sacred Heart aims to create a supportive environment where every child feels valued and loved. The school also features outdoor learning spaces, including a Forest School, which enhances the educational experience.
At the heart of Sacred Heart's ethos is a mission rooted in love, faith, and truth. The school encourages students to embody the teachings of Jesus, fostering positive citizenship and personal growth within a vibrant community. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- St John's Primary School In Rishworth (63.6)
- Ripponden Junior and Infant School (62.8)
- Bolton Brow Primary Academy (60.7)
- St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School (59.8)
- Norland CE School (58.1)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 39.30
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 85 | 78 | 175 | 39.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 94 | 83 | 175 | 39.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 168 | 97 | 71 | 175 | 37.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 168 | 97 | 71 | 175 | 37.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 164 | 100 | 64 | 175 | 31.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 167 | 101 | 66 | 175 | 29.30 |
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