Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Liverpool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 45th of 171 primary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2014, report published 11 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils are proud to attend this caring school, which is at the heart of its community. New pupils are welcomed from all around the world. They soon become part of the Sacred Heart family. The school is a diverse community with 30 languages spoken. Pupils are encouraged to be proud of their heritage. They know that their differences make them unique. Their similarities connect them to their friends. Pupils are expected to behave very well, and they do. Pupils, from the Nursery class through to Year 6, have positive attitudes to learning. They are keen to absorb new knowledge and understand tricky concepts. Pupils take pride in their work. They delight in sharing their accomplishments and celebrating those of their peers. The school has high aspirations for pupils. They achieve well. Pupils leave Year 6 ready for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from, and have a say in, the many opportunities offered beyond the curriculum. These hone their talents and interests. For example, pupils enjoy attending cross-country running, choir and gardening clubs. Pupils are encouraged to help others in their local area and beyond. They do so willingly. At harvest time, pupils take food donations to the community centre next door. Pupils value the importance of being part of the wider community.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some pupils have misconceptions in their curriculum knowledge. This hinders how well these pupils achieve. The school should ensure that staff receive the support that they need to help pupils to understand and remember key information well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
235 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 34% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Catholic Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| New Park Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Pleasant Street Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joy McCallum
- Phone
- 01517091782
- Address
- Hall Lane, Liverpool, L7 8TQ
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104641
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.