The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.0
14.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 903
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southwark
- Trust
- SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Richard Lansiquot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Michael Tippett School
Special school · 1.5km away
Heron Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Hill Mead Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Jessop Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Charter School East Dulwich
Secondary · 2.1km away
The Charter School North Dulwich
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart Catholic School a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School currently has 903 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic School take?
Sacred Heart Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic School?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is in London, SE5 0RP, in the Southwark local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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