Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Valley Drive, Ilkley, LS29 8NL
Part of: THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Ilkley, LS29 8NL
124 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
7.30% FSM %
49 Boys
75 Girls
About The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 124 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Amanda Rhodes.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bradford or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bradford
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Bradford
Parliamentary Constituency Keighley and Ilkley
Ward Ilkley
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10041015
URN 139353
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Warhurst Chair of Local Governing Body 16/12/2024 15/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vicky Fox Local Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Gilhooly Local Governor 24/11/2022 23/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Laughey Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sarah McNulty Local Governor 02/07/2025 01/07/2029 Elected by parents
Aisling Metcalfe Local Governor 15/05/2025 14/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Midgley Local Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Rhodes Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Canon Tim Swinglehurst Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lauren Wainwright Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Ashlands Primary School
0.25 km • Ilkley
Other
Ben Rhydding Primary School
0.62 km • Ilkley
Other
Ilkley Grammar School
0.64 km • Ilkley
Other
Moorfield School & Nursery
0.74 km • Ilkley
Other
Westville House School
1.35 km • Ilkley
Other
All Saints' CofE Primary School
1.45 km • Ilkley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ilkley, Bradford.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 124 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is Mrs Amanda Rhodes.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is at Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8NL, in the Bradford local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Rhodes
Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley, LS29 8NL
01943609578
sacredheartilkley.org
Location
LS29 8NL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139353
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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