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Sacred Heart Catholic School

State school · London, SE5 0RP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 862 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
862 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
London Borough of Southwark

Headteacher

Head

Mr Richard Lansiquot

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 22 %
OtherUnkn 19 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School 11 %
St Anne's Catholic Primary School 10 %
St Helen's Catholic Primary School 9 %
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School 9 %
St Francis RC Primary School 8 %
St Francesca Cabrini Primary School 5 %
St George's Cathedral Catholic Primary School 5 %
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 4 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
91%
LA avg.
85%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
92%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
13:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

862
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Camberwell New Road
London
SE5 0RP
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Telephone: 020 7274 6844

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk

Local authority: London Borough of Southwark

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School data & information Sacred Heart Catholic School Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP
862 Pupil numbers
32 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
50 % Pupils whose first language is not English
13:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
92%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
58.10
LA avg.
51.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

1.25 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 7
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 9
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 8
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.48
LA avg.
37.82
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE AS level 31 B
Physics GCE AS level 11 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 35 B
History GCE AS level 15 A
Government and Politics GCE AS level 18 B
Economics GCE AS level 19 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 18 B
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 33 B
Biology GCE AS level 22 B
Sociology GCE A level 33 B
Psychology GCE A level 30 B
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
History GCE A level 14 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 18 B
Geography GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 18 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 B
Chemistry GCE A level 18 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 34 B
Biology GCE A level 22 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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