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Prospectus Contents
Pg 3 Headteacher’s welcome
Pg 4-5 Why choose our school?
Pg 6 Our school day and wraparound care
Pg 7 Our school uniform
Pg 8-9 Our curriculum
Pg 10-11 SEND
Pg 12-13 Our Trust
Pg 14-15 Admissions
A very warm welcome to Sacred Heart
Catholic Primary School
I am proud to be Head of School in a place that is full of love, laughter and learning. Sacred Heart is a popular, high-achieving and successful school that is committed to ensuring all children achieve their very best. You can expect a warm welcome when you join the Sacred Heart family. We understand the importance of creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Everything that we do at Sacred Heart is based on love. We are a school family which strives to ensure children have the very best start to their educational journey. We aim to provide the very best education for our children and we inspire them to be the best they can be. We support our pupils through nurturing the whole child in academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development. We encourage creativity, independent thinking and learning, and a love of learning through new experiences and opportunities.
At Sacred Heart, we celebrate our diverse community, valuing greatly the unique backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings. Our adapted curriculum ensures that every child receives an education which fosters their talents and helps them to reach their full potential.
Sacred Heart is a highly successful school and our children’s achievements are something that we are proud of. I am exceptionally proud of each and every member of our school family. We are incredibly aspirational for our children and we believe that they can achieve highly in all aspects of their lives. Our dedicated staff and supportive environment enables our children to be ambitious, work hard, and succeed.
All are welcome in our wonderful school. Please contact the school office or look on our website so that we can arrange for you to come and look around.
Mrs Palmer Headteacher
Why choose our School?
Sacred Heart offers an exceptional environment for your child’s education, boasting abundant teaching space and excellent facilities, including a sports hall and a stage for performances.
Our Early Years provision is extremely well resourced, with spacious nursery and reception areas and flexible 30-hour options, ensuring the best start for our youngest learners.
We are committed to the mental health and wellbeing of our students, providing a dedicated room with access to specialist support, ensuring every child feels safe and supported.
Our fantastic music program, complete with a dedicated music room, allows students to explore their musical talents and foster a love for the arts. Our sports provision is outstanding, highly successful, and varied, encouraging physical development and teamwork.
Join us on an exciting journey where every child is celebrated, inspired, and empowered to shine brightly in all aspects of their lives.
“Pupils’ behaviour is good, they’re well-mannered and courteous both in class and around school.”
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Our school day
Our school day starts at 8:40am and ends at 3:15pm. Gates open at 8:30am and registration is at 8:40am.
Morning Afternoon
Nursery 8:30am - 11:30am 12:15pm - 3:15pm
Reception 8:50am - 12:00pm 12:55pm - 3:00pm
Key Stage 1 8:50am - 12:00pm 12:55pm - 3:00pm
Key Stage 2 8:50am - 12:00pm 12:55pm - 3:00pm
Wraparound care
Breakfast Club begins at 7:45am until the start of the school day. Children can be dropped off at school for Wake up and Shake up at 8:30-8:40am.
To find out more about our wraparound care, please scan or click the QR code.
Our school uniform
The school uniform can be purchased from either our school uniform supplier (Elizabeth’s Embroidery) or in any supermarket.
Our school uniform is:
Our PE uniform is:
• Red sweatshirt / cardigan.
• White polo shirt.
• White shirt / blouse.
• Red and white checked dress (Summer).
• Black shoes.
• Red t-shirt.
• Plain black shorts.
• Plain black tracksuit bottoms / leggings.
• Suitable trainers.
• Black plimsolls.
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Our curriculum
At Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School our curriculum is designed to inspire enthusiasm for learning, to ensure achievement and to support pupil wellbeing and happiness.
Our curriculum is driven by the need to prepare our children for lifelong learning. At Sacred Heart, we offer a rich and vibrant curriculum which is ambitious for all learners.
Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge, skills and understanding which are the building blocks for later life.
Our curriculum encompasses not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum but goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our children are exposed to the richest and most varied opportunities that we can provide.
We offer learning experiences which promote confident, self-motivated pupils, eager for lifelong learning.
Our curriculum aims to celebrate the development of the whole child.
“Pupils are happy and well cared for.”
“Pupils appreciate the variety of clubs available to them outside of the curriculum, including sports, pottery, drama and musical opportunities.”
Ofsted
Special educational needs and disabilities
As an inclusive school, all teachers are teachers of pupils with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND). We deliver a curriculum and create an environment that meets the needs of every pupil within our school. We ensure that every pupil with SEND makes the best progress possible. We foster and promote effective working partnerships with parents, carers, pupils, and outside agencies. We consider the ‘whole’ child and strive to ensure that all our SEND pupils are prepared for adulthood.
Key Contacts
At our school we have a dedicated inclusion team;
• Mr. Newcombe - Head of Inclusion
• Mrs. Darnton - Inclusion Assistant
• Mrs. D. McNamara - Parent Support Advisor
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Our Trust
Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust is a family of 35 schools across County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, and Stockton-On-Tees.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality education, fostering a collaborative environment where resources and best practices are shared among our schools.
We are committed to the educational welfare of our pupils. This is why we place Christ at the centre and children at the heart.
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JUSTICE & COMPASSION
We value fairness and empathy, treating others with kindness and understanding.
HONESTY & RESPONSIBILITY
We prioritise truthfulness and accountability, taking ownership of our actions and decisions.
CONFIDENCE & RESILIENCE
We foster courage and adaptability, empowering individuals to face challenges and overcome setbacks.
RESPECT & SELF BELIEF
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We embrace diversity and individuality, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and confident.
Apply for a place at Sacred Heart
Starting primary school is a very important time for you and your child and at Sacred Heart, we aim to make this a happy experience for everyone. Children can start school in our Reception class in the September of the academic year in which they will be five years old.
To gain a place at Sacred Heart, you will need to apply through Hartlepool Borough Council’s website. Please click the link for more information or scan the QR code. Alternatively, you can contact the school office. https:// sacredheart.bhcet.org.uk/information/admissions-policy
If your child is not already attending our school Nursery, they will be invited to spend some informal sessions with their new teacher and other children from the class in the summer term in order to familiarise themselves with the school environment. An information evening for our new Reception class parents is also held in the summer term.
For mid-year admissions, at other times of the year or for year groups other than Reception, please go through Hartlepool Borough Council (https:// www.hartlepool.gov.uk/info/20014/schools_and_learning/655/in_ year_school_admissions). We highly recommend contacting the school in the first instance for a visit.
Nursery Admissions
At Sacred Heart, we offer a wonderful nursery setting for three year olds. The nursery is open from 8:30am (term time only) and can be a mix of both government funded hours and private payment. Please visit our website for more information.