Inspection Reports

Inspection Reports
at Sacred Heart Primary School

RE and Catholic Life Inspections (Section 48)

Every school in the Archdiocese of Liverpool is inspected under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. These inspections evaluate the Catholic life of the school, the provision and quality of collective worship, as well as all areas of RE. This inspection process helps ensure that all Catholic schools continue to develop in order to fulfil their mission of making Christ known.

There are two types of School Inspection. Section 5 is the OFSTED whole school Inspection and Section 48 is the RE Inspection that is carried out in schools that have a religious character. OFSTED has no remit to inspect the RE provision in a school designated as having a religious character and do not pass judgement on this area of school life in their inspection process at Sacred Heart. 

RE and Catholic Life Inspections take place every 5 years with an interim monitoring visit on the third year to ensure that all previous judgements are still sound and to review progress.

In 2020 we were delighted to have achieved Outstanding in all areas. Please read Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery’s most recent Section 48 Report below:

Ofsted & Parent View

  • “There is no doubt that a culture of love, respect and equality for all threads through the fabric of your school.”

  • “Pupils enjoy their learning and present their work beautifully. They think highly of their teachers”

Ofsted & Parent View