Sacred Heart Catholic School

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

London, SE50RP Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
71.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 92.0%
Continue in education or training
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
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
8 November 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Camberwell New Road
London, SE50RP
Phone
2072746844
Website
sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138960
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP
Website
www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
862
Free School Meals
44.4% (383 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.6
English Attainment 8:
12.0
Maths Attainment 8:
11.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.6
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
52.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
65.6%
Ebacc Languages:
86.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.24
Progress 8 Range:
0.99 to 1.50
University Progression:
78.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
78%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
88 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
92.0 (+40.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
52.0 (+32.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.1 (+18.6 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.9 (10.6 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
862 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Government & Politics (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(15 students)
Chemistry (GCE AS level (All))
★★ ★★★
(16 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★ ★★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To enable every child to achieve more than they think they are capable of achieving"

Respect Resilience Kindness Honesty

Sacred Heart is a Catholic school with strong moral values and Gospel values; pupils attend Mass at least once per month; the Catholic ethos underpins behaviour and education; the school teaches about other faiths and supports British values and cultural diversity; the community is described as a Christian community bonded with church connections and charity work.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Richard Lansiquot highlights high expectations, outstanding academic results, a strong Catholic ethos, and a commitment to educating the whole child within a values-driven community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sacred Heart Harmonies (choir) Brass Band Rock Band School Musical Duke of Edinburgh Award Debate Mate Club

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, deep and knowledge-rich curriculum Strong Ebacc offering with the number of pupils studying Ebacc well above the national average Sixth Form offers a range of A Levels and BTECs Careers guidance aligned with Gatsby benchmarks; around 97% of pupils go on to higher education or higher apprenticeships Extensive curriculum enhancement including trips abroad to France, Belgium, Spain, the United States, Jerusalem and Thailand, plus a wide range of clubs and societies Catholic ethos permeates the curriculum with Mass at least once per month and emphasis on Gospel values, moral development and respect

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