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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Voluntary aided school · Manchester · M23 1HP

Ages 3–11 · 251 pupils · Manchester

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

4.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-09-20

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.1%
Unauthorised0.4%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
195

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill106%

251 pupils · 236 places

Pupils on roll
251
Boys / girls
122 / 129
School capacity
236
Capacity fill
251 / 236 (106%)
Free school meals
28.7%
FSM pupils
72
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Shrewsbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Julia Bramhall

Location

Address
Floatshall Road, Baguley
Postcode
M23 1HP
Town
Manchester
Local authority
Manchester
District
Manchester
Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 3–11, in Manchester, Manchester, 251 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 28.7%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Shrewsbury.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Primary schools in Manchester
285
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M23
14
Primary in M23
8
Open schools in Manchester LA
220
Primary in Manchester LA
137

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS246%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM55.9%

    0.2 miles away

  • Newall Green Primary School

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    • KS238%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM67.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Broomwood Primary School

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  • Sandilands Primary School

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    • Absence7.0%
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  • St Peter's Catholic Primary School

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    • KS261%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM41.4%

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  • Rack House Primary School

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    • Absence5.7%
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  • Button Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM57.8%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julia Bramhall
Telephone
01619983419
Website
www.sacredheart-baguley.manchester.sch.uk

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