The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Merton
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Norville (Interim Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRaynes Park High School
Secondary · 314m away
Burlington Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 554m away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 554m away
Blossom House School
Independent · 614m away
West Wimbledon Primary School
Primary · 637m away
Coombe Boys' School
Secondary · 745m away
Green Lane Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Holy Cross School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is in New Malden, KT3 4ND, in the Merton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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