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Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 163 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

163

Pupils

175

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Calderdale 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: 93% 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 Calderdale 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 Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
St Peter's Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 1BL
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
39.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141479

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Frequently Asked Questions — Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (93% 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 Voluntary Academy?

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

What age range does Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 4–11. 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 Voluntary Academy?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.