Question 1

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school’s latest Ofsted graded inspection (19-20 March 2024) judged it Good across all areas, including early years. In the 2025 KS2 dataset used by FindMySchool, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, and the school ranks 10,454th in England and 7th locally (Northallerton) on FindMySchool’s primary outcomes ranking.

Question 2

What are the fees at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary school with no tuition fees. The school publishes optional wraparound charges (for example, breakfast and after-school club session prices). Nursery funding entitlements may apply for eligible families; confirm the current nursery charging model directly with the school.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications are made through North Yorkshire’s coordinated admissions process. North Yorkshire publishes an opening date of 12 October 2026 and a closing date of 15 January 2027 for Reception 2027 applications. The school also requires a Supplementary Information Form.

Question 4

Is the school oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the recorded primary admissions route data, there were 25 applications for 12 offers, a subscription ratio of 2.08, and the route is marked oversubscribed. The school also states it can admit 15 children into Reception per academic year.

Question 5

What are the academic results like at Key Stage 2?

Accepted Answer

In the 2025 KS2 dataset used by FindMySchool, 60% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, with scaled scores of 105 in reading, 101 in maths, and 101 in GPS. 10% achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined.

Question 6

Does the school offer wraparound childcare?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school publishes breakfast provision starting at 8:00am and after-school provision running until 5:30pm, alongside a compulsory school day of 8:40am to 3:10pm. It also describes a separate enrichment after-school club layer.

Question 7

Does the school have a nursery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school’s admissions information states that nursery admits children shortly after their third birthday and that admission to nursery does not automatically guarantee admission into the main school. The school also references access to the 30-hour childcare entitlement for eligible families.

Application Demand

Application Demand

Preference Breakdown

Last Distance Offered

Admission distance bands

Understanding Subscription Status

1st preference	12	12	100%
2nd preference	5	0	0%
3rd preference	7	0	0%
4th–5th preference	1	0	0%
Total	25	12	48%