Mission Statement

At Sacred Heart, we aim to develop a caring Catholic Community based upon the life and example of Jesus Christ, which envelopes the life and lives of everyone and everything in our school.

It is through his message of love and forgiveness that children, staff, both teachers and ancillary, parents and governors, preserve the essential Catholic ethos of the school. We aim to assure all children that they are valued and they in turn are encouraged to show respect and value each other and the community.

Our School Aims

Our basic objective is to help each child reach his/her maximum potential within a happy Christian environment.

Our aims are: To create a happy, stimulating and caring Christian environment which will herald the message of Christ within the community and where each child will feel confident and secure.

• To help children to learn that courtesy, good manners, tolerance and helping each other are essential qualities for life.
• To teach a command of basic English and the ability to communicate well through the spoken and written word.
• To encourage an enjoyment of reading.
• To develop a sound knowledge and understanding of basic mathematical concepts and operations.
• To teach skills in handwriting, design and technology and other creative arts.
• To develop an enjoyment of physical activities, drama, movement and mime, together with a range of recreational games and skills.
• To encourage an enquiring mind through the provision of a stimulating
• environment in which both pupil and teacher can develop his/her knowledge, skills and values.

Sacred Heart is a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary school and a member of the Pax Christi Multi-Academy Trust, and this makes us quite special. We are at the heart of the Parish community of Sacred Heart Church. In Parish, school and home, we hope to develop the children’s spiritual lives as well as helping them to develop in other ways.

The Gospel influences all aspects of school life. Through it, we try to encourage the children to grow as followers of Christ. All children are involved in prayer and regular worship.

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. 

The Our Lady of Lourdes CMAT brings together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire

• Access to first class CPD opportunities – we have a specialised CPD Hub to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD for all our staff. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression – with 36 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance – you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – you will save money as well as improve your mental health and wellbeing and reduce your Carbon Footprint.
• Pension – automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions – we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for support staff.