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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstandinggraded 08/11/2023Ages 11–18903 pupilsRoman Catholic
London, SE5 0RP
Southwark

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Southwark local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 903 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, Sacred Heart Catholic School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +1.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 58.1 and 73% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Sacred Heart Catholic School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 08/11/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence6.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher13.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals46.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.6%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 858
Progress 8+1.2
Grade 5+ English & maths70%
Grade 4+ English & maths88%
EBacc entry56%
EBacc average point score5.29

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 36.7
Value added-0.12Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
Retention95%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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