Sacred Heart Catholic School
Cecil Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a primary school in Paignton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 45 schools in Torbay. It ranks 6th of 9 primary schools in Paignton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2012, report published 9 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to this inclusive school, where everyone is valued. They are clear about the school rules of being 'ready, respectful and safe'. Pupils are polite, well and welcoming to visitors. Pupils learn and play well with others. They behave well across the school. While some said that they occasionally do fall out with friends, they know that adults are there to help them find a solution. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Pupils live up to the school's values of kindness, compassion, peace, integrity, justice, courage and forgiveness. The nurturing culture of the school leads pupils to act responsibly, and to care for each other. For example, Year 5 pupils apply to be school chaplains. This involves supporting other pupils in the playground or helping in the local church. Parents are positive about the quality of education provided by the school, as well as the caring, family approach. Parents value the recent improved communication between school and home.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the precise knowledge that pupils need to know and remember has not been identified precisely enough. As a result, pupils do not develop the deep understanding they need to be successful in these subjects. Leaders should support subject leaders to securely embed the key knowledge that pupils need to understand, so they can learn and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Curledge Street Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hayes School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Kings Ash Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Nichola Day
- Phone
- 01803558298
- Address
- Cecil Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SH
- Local authority
- Torbay
- URN
- 140749
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.