The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 60.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
60.9
17.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,123
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Trust
- SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL HAMMERSMITH
- Head
- Sharon O'Donovan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
212 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7DG
Town setting
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The Fulham Prep School Ltd
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The Swedish School
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St Augustine's RC Primary School
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Sir John Lillie Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lowther Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart High School a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sacred Heart High School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart High 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 High School?
Sacred Heart High School currently has 1,123 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart High School take?
Sacred Heart High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sacred Heart High School?
Sacred Heart High School is in London, W6 7DG, in the Hammersmith and Fulham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sacred Heart High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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