© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
ACADEMY CONVERTER · SECONDARY · GIRLS
The Sacred Heart Language College
Ages 11–16775 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
The Sacred Heart Language College is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Harrow. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 775 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 59.8 and 64% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Harrow can view The Sacred Heart Language College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. 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 857.9
England avg 45.1 · was 59.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
England avg 45% · was 65% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
England avg 65% · was 79% in 2023/24
EBacc entry91%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.63
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake20.9%
Free school meals20.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language56.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Harrow
All schools in Harrow →Salvatorian Roman Catholic CollegeGood · 0.1 miWhitefriars SchoolGood · 0.2 miBelmont SchoolGood · 0.4 miWeald Rise Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miHarrow Collegiate0.4 miMarlborough Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
See the full area report for HA3 7AY →