Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School sits slightly below the Richmond upon Thames local authority average for the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. The school’s figure of 74% compares with an LA average of 76%, placing it 23rd out of 38 primary schools in the borough. That’s a respectable mid-table position, though it’s worth noting that the top three schools in the area all achieve ranking scores above 90, so competition is stiff. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent graded inspections. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed that the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. With 171 pupils against a capacity of 240, it is not at full roll, and 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Key Details
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- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2023Latest monitoring visit (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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