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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Merton, KT3 4NDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#4,986
of 13,686 nationally

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Merton is a Roman Catholic state primary that currently educates 360 pupils against a capacity of 411, leaving a modest buffer of around 50 places. The school’s intake reflects a notably higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of roughly 24% and a local Merton average that tends to sit lower. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 133 applications for 57 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.33 to one. Of those, 47 families put Sacred Heart as their first preference, and all 47 were offered a place. This suggests a school that is popular but not impossibly selective, particularly for families who prioritise its Catholic character and are willing to apply early. The nursery provision means children can join from age three, which may help families secure a place before the main reception round.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBurlington Road, New Malden, Merton, KT3 4ND
HeadteacherSarah Norville
Local AuthorityMerton
Number of Pupils360
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity360 / 411 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosDining HallMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballSwimmingNetballCross CountryDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessChoirFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:55

Source: sacredheart.merton.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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