Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Liverpool (Sefton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
As the Headteacher of Sacred Heart Catholic Academy, it is my great privilege to lead a school where the holistic development of our pupils is our core purpose. Our vision, inspired by Oscar Romero's words, " Aspire not to have more but to be more ," guides us in fostering an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.
I have dedicated my entire 20-year teaching career to Liverpool schools,. I believe in the power of the whole community working together to ensure that we create an Environment where pupils can in fact be more and therefore reach their potential ensuring they can become the best version of themselves.
Our Academy is deeply rooted in the values of Love, Ambition, Service, and Respect. These values permeate every aspect of school life, ensuring that our Catholic ethos is lived out daily. Our mission, inspired by Jesus Christ, is to create a nurturing environment where Gospel values are central to academic, social, and spiritual growth.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Drama
- Football
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Quality in CareersRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 149047
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Constituency
- Bootle
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2022
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Cath O'Leary | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ange Peterson | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Frances Harrison | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Dominic Curran | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Helen Ryan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Michael Ashton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mark O'Hagan | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Paul Vine | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kari Kvamme-Mitchell | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Maria Sharratt Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ed Cassidy Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Mark McGrath Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Alison Walsh Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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