Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Coventry
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Coventry, part of The Romero Catholic Academy. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 93 schools in Coventry with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Coventry (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in detail
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, we develop and promote British Values throughout our school and within our curriculum."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 73 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 130 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are Stoke Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 77% maths); Gosford Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 47% reading, 44% maths); Southfields Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); and Frederick Bird Academy (0.7 miles, 66% reading, 63% maths).
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Stoke Primary SchoolGosford Park Primary SchoolSouthfields Primary SchoolFrederick Bird Academy
The trust
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is one of 8 schools run by The Romero Catholic Academy, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
112 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that pupils behave well (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 39.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (29%), Black (28%) and Asian (17%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Harefield Road (adjacent), 240 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 560 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are Stoke Park School (0.4 miles), Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College (0.8 miles), Sidney Stringer Academy (0.9 miles) and Lyng Hall School (1.1 miles).
Stoke Park SchoolBlue Coat Church of England School and Music CollegeSidney Stringer AcademyLyng Hall School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from September 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sacred Heart is a truly inclusive school where every child feels they belong. Staff take time to get to know each pupil as an individual and adapt their teaching to help them succeed. Children have wonderful opportunities to develop their talents, from leading school events to reading with the school dog Amber, and the early years provision is particularly exceptional.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes - classrooms are calm and pupils show maturity and mutual respect with staff
- Outstanding early years provision - children make an excellent start with caring staff who build secure relationships
- Outstanding personal development - pupils take leadership roles seriously and develop sophisticated understanding of topics like neurodiversity and empathy
- Strong reading support - most pupils read fluently by the end of Key Stage 1, with extra help for those who struggle
- Inclusive environment - all pupils feel valued and supported with their individual needs, including those learning English as an additional language
Areas for Improvement
- Errors in spelling, punctuation and handwriting are not consistently identified and corrected, so some pupils repeat the same mistakes over time
- In some subjects, staff do not always spot gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly enough through checks on learning
- Some pupils do not recall knowledge as fluently as they should because misconceptions are not addressed promptly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading rewards with school dog Amber, pupil ambassador roles, Year 6 leadership positions, charity fundraising events, public speaking through Romero Child Offer, trips and visits to support learning
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where kindness is central to everything. Pupils enjoy coming to school and receive strong support from dedicated staff and leaders.
At a Glance
10.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
112 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
15
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Flu Immunisation
1 Oct 2026
Power Push
1 Oct 2026
Welcome Mass Sunday 4th October 2026
1 Oct 2026
Oscar Romero Gateway
1 Oct 2026
Week Ahead..
1 Oct 2026
Uniform/Changes
17 Apr 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
- Ascension Youth Coventry940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is in Coventry; for families living there:
Apply to Coventry for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 58
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 43 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
424 pupils
420 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Coventry council
Places available
4,575
Applications
3,754
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Coventry council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
453
Total Pupils
238
Boys
215
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,522
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,160
Per pupil
£2415k
Total funding
£82k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has around 453 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: Ascension Youth Coventry (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 58 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 43 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 8 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is at Brays Lane, Stoke, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)