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Sacred Heart Catholic School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a academy converter primary school in Paignton, Torbay , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 209 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

209

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Sacred Heart Catholic School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Sacred Heart Catholic School is managed by Torbay and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Torbay before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sacred Heart Catholic School — School Information

Full address
Cecil Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SH
Local authority
Torbay
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
24.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140749

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If Sacred Heart Catholic School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Paignton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sacred Heart Catholic School

Is Sacred Heart Catholic School oversubscribed?

Sacred Heart Catholic School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sacred Heart Catholic School?

Sacred Heart Catholic School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Torbay before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sacred Heart Catholic School cover?

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a primary school in Paignton, Torbay, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sacred Heart Catholic School?

Sacred Heart Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.