Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Barnet. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School.

London, N209JU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 86.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 June 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
2 Oakleigh Park South
Whetstone
London, N209JU
Phone
2084453854
Website
sacredheartprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101338
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone, London, N20 9JU
Website
www.sacredheartprimary.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
406
Free School Meals
13.8% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
86.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
86.0 (+27.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.1 (7.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
406 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning together in God's Love."

Our school will provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment where everyone will be inspired to do their best. Our pupils will be guided towards a loving relationship with God, through example, prayer and the teachings of Christ. Our pupils will be competent, independent lifelong learners, with high self-esteem. Our pupils will be confident and caring in their relationships with others in the school, and with the community at large. Our pupils will be creative and critical thinkers who will be able to respond positively and enthusiastically to the challenges of our ever-changing world. Our pupils will have a desire to contribute positively to society and to take responsibility for each other and the environment.

Sacred Heart is a Catholic Primary School where we serve the Catholic community of Whetstone. We welcome children and staff of all faiths where we celebrate and learn from one another. We follow our mission statement of ‘Learning together in God’s love.’

Head Teacher's Message

Sacred Heart is a two-form entry Catholic Primary School in the London Borough of Barnet with over 400 children and more than 60 staff. It aims to provide an outstanding education, foster a love of learning, build strong partnerships with families, and uphold a high standard of behaviour and Catholic ethos.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama Choir Music Rocksteady Coding French Spanish Chess Netball Football Gymnastics Art Well-being Irish Dancing Reading Taekwondo Dance Homework Club

Sports

Netball Football Gymnastics Dance Irish Dancing

Facilities

Library ICT suite Music specialist teaching area Large hall Infant playgrounds Junior playgrounds Artificial turf outside area Foundation Stage Unit

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education is the core subject in the curriculum and 10% of curriculum time is devoted to the teaching of Religious Education. Pupils will learn about Sikhism, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism. The school emphasises Catholic Life and Mission with charitable activities such as Mini Vinnies, Cafod's Big Lent Walk and other Catholic Social Teaching aligned initiatives.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

We have now transferred our after school wrap around care provision to Smart Play; please contact them directly for details of how to register and book smart-play.co.uk/contact-us/.

SEND Provision

We strive to meet the needs of all pupils. We are a fully inclusive school and work alongside the Local Authority, Health Professionals and community organisations to provide targeted interventions and support. The SENDCo is Mrs Chandni Vyas (maternity leave) with Mrs Gemma Woolley covering; contact 0208 445 3854 Ext. 5. Click here to access your child's support plan.

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