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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Hertsmere, WD23 1SUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2973 of 13,686 nationally

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery in Hertsmere is a genuinely popular choice among local families, and the numbers tell the story. The school has 351 pupils on roll, just a whisper over its official capacity of 348, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 91 applications for just 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. Every one of those 45 first-preference applicants was offered a place, but with demand more than double the available spots, it’s clear that getting in requires being at the top of the admissions criteria. The pupil body is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with only 5.8% of children eligible for free school meals compared to a typical primary figure of around 23%. As a Roman Catholic voluntary aided school, its faith-based admissions policy will be a key factor for families considering it, and the nursery provision means children can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMerry Hill Road, Bushey, Hertsmere, WD23 1SU
HeadteacherAnna Smith
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils351
Free School Meals (FSM)5.8%
School Capacity351 / 348 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryTennisSwimmingNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.