Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
Bradshaw Row, Church, Accrington, BB5 4HGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church is a primary school in Accrington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 20th of 25 primary schools in Accrington. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 27 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Sacred Heart is a happy and caring place where everyone is valued. Relationships among pupils, and between staff and pupils, are warm and positive. Pupils say they feel safe and secure in this school. They know that the adults care about them and will help them if they need any support. The school has high ambitions for pupils and a clear vision for ensuring that they experience a high-quality education. However, despite the implementation of an ambitious curriculum, some pupils, especially older pupils, do not achieve as well as they should. This is due to their previous gaps in learning. Pupils rise to meet the high expectations for their behaviour. They move sensibly around school and are polite and respectful to adults and to each other. Their attitudes to learning are positive. Staff provide effective support for pupils who need help to manage their emotions. Pupils' personal development is fostered well. Pupils learn how to lead healthy and safe lives, and they gain an understanding of the differences between themselves and others. Pupils are taught to be respectful, kind and welcoming. They value the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular clubs and to take on leadership roles that contribute to the smooth running of the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not match learning activities sufficiently to the knowledge that the school has identified for pupils to learn. This means that, at times, some pupils do not learn key curriculum knowledge as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers design learning activities that help pupils to learn the curriculum consistently well.
- Some older pupils have gaps in their learning, especially in writing, due to weaknesses in the previous curriculum and the negative impact of instability in staffing. This prevents them from benefiting fully from the new and improved curriculums. The school should ensure that it addresses the gaps in pupils' knowledge so that they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 224
Schools near Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Church
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Oswaldtwistle St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Accrington Spring Hill Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 23% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Oswaldtwistle | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% 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 Carolyn Mashiter
- Phone
- 01254233382
- Address
- Bradshaw Row, Church, Accrington, BB5 4HG
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119658
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.