Sacred Heart High School

A outstanding academy converter school in Hammersmith and Fulham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart High School.

London, W67DG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.78
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 88.3%
Continue in education or training
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 September 2017
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
212 Hammersmith Road
London, W67DG
Phone
2087487600
Website
sacredhearthigh.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137935
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
212 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 7DG
Website
www.sacredhearthigh.org.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL HAMMERSMITH
Capacity
793 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,135
Free School Meals
19.0% (216 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (22 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
63.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.4
English Attainment 8:
13.4
Maths Attainment 8:
11.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.4
Ebacc English:
99.5%
Ebacc Entry:
69.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.4%
Ebacc Languages:
89.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.78
Progress 8 Range:
0.58 to 0.98
University Progression:
74.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
78.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
80 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
69.0 (+49.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.3 (+36.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
63.1 (+23.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
78.0 (+21.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.78 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
63 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
126
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,135 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

A personal and active faith in God A deep respect for intellectual values A social awareness that impels to action The building of community as a Christian value Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom

Sacred Heart Catholic school rooted in the Five Goals of Sacred Heart Education, the Gospel values, and the Society of the Sacred Heart; 180 years of history; Catholic Life of the School; Janet Erskine Stuart Wellbeing Centre; aims and ethos described through the Sacred Heart philosophy and global network.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Sacred Heart High School, an 11-18 Catholic comprehensive girls’ school with Academy status under the trusteeship of the Society of the Sacred Heart. The school emphasizes the Five Sacred Heart Goals and holistic education, highlighting relationships, pastoral care, and leadership development under the Headteacher, Mrs S O’Donovan.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debating Society Battle of the Bands (music events) Rowing Club Netball Basketball Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Sports

Rowing Club Netball Basketball

Facilities

state-of-the-art science laboratories arts studios in the loft huge well-equipped sports hall dance studio dedicated Sixth Form facilities Sixth Form Common Room Our Library

Curriculum Highlights

High Performance Learning (HPL) School Broad and deliberately wide-ranging curriculum

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Students may remain after 3.00pm in supervised clubs (including Homework Club); off site by 5pm.

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