Sacred Heart Catholic School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Sacred Heart Catholic School
Address: Cecil Road
Town/City: Paignton
County: Devon
Postcode: TQ3 2SH
Telephone Number: 01803 558298
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Headteacher Nichola Day
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24%

Location and administration

URN: 140749
DfE Number: 880/3613
UKPRN: 10045705
UPRN: 100041052073
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torbay (E06000027)
Constituency: Torbay (E14001551)
Electoral Ward: Roundham with Hyde (E05012264)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 288666E, 61173N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 26' 25.63" N 3° 34' 8.69" W
Plus Code: 9C2RCCRJ+59

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Oldway Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Preston Bridge School (0.2km)
  3. Brunel School (0.5km)
  4. Curledge Street Academy (0.7km)
  5. St Michael's Church of England Academy (0.9km)
  6. Hayes School (1.3km)
  7. Kings Ash Academy (1.4km)
  8. Paignton Academy (1.6km)
  9. Preston Primary School (1.8km)
  10. Cambian Devon School (2.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Julie Burnard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2029.
  • Father Ralph Candy - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Nichola Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Paul Garside - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 August 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 August 2027.
  • Mrs Sue Hayes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Ms Catherine Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2027.