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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Westhoughton BL5

Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire BL5 3DU

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Westhoughton BL5

10 simple reasons to choose Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Westhoughton

State primary school (voluntary aided) in Westhoughton, Bolton.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Westhoughton

Schoolsmith Score®; 74.
One of the best state primary schools in Bolton and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.5 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Subjects are taught discretely, mostly organised by topics, and with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Enquiry skills are developed through 'learning challenges'. School participates in a continuous and integrated outdoor learning programme; Willow Wanderers (Reception) and Forest School (oLé) for Years 1 to 6. Accredited with the British Council’s International School Award for its international learning activities.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art, music, drama and dance are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. Choir.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.

Find another school near Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Westhoughton

Independent Prep Schools

Clevelands Preparatory School (3.3 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (4.2 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (4.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

Atherton St George's Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles); Bishop Bridgeman Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles); St Peter and St Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, Bolton (3.8 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Bolton School Girls' Division (4.2 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (4.2 miles); Lord's Independent School (4.7 miles).

State Senior Schools

St Joseph's RC High School and Sports College (2.9 miles); Bolton Muslim Girls School (4.1 miles); Fred Longworth High School (4.6 miles).

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