Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
656
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hillingdon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 656 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 670 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Susan Morahan Catherine Stockwell, it falls under Hillingdon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1627th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 55 in Hillingdon.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 239 applications for 89 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 107 were first-preference applications.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.0/5 from 16 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Choir, Drama, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hillingdon, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 6EZ |
| Headteacher | Susan Morahan Catherine Stockwell |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Number of Pupils | 656 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.9% |
| School Capacity | 656 / 670 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1627th of 13,686
Nationally
379th of 1,592
In London
5th of 55
In Hillingdon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
239
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
107 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip
Hillingdon, HA4 6EZ
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