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Sacred Heart Catholic School

Outstandinggraded 08/11/2023Ages 11–18903 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
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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 & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 08/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 858
England avg 45.1 · was 58.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+1.2
Grade 5+ English & maths70%
England avg 45% · was 74% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths88%
England avg 65% · was 92% in 2023/24
EBacc entry56%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.29
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.7
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.5
AAB or better12%
Retention95%
Value added-0.12
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake46.9%
Free school meals46.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled121%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence6.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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