The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
62.2
18.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.31
Band 4Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 829
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Trust
- SACRED HEART OF MARY GIRLS' SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Vivienne Qurrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 349m away
Upminster Infant School
Primary · 486m away
Upminster Junior School
Primary · 486m away
Routes4Life Limited
Special school · 759m away
Branfil Primary School
Primary · 777m away
Gaynes School
Secondary · 1.3km away
OA - Havering
Academy · 1.3km away
Emerson Park Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School currently has 829 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School take?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is in Upminster, RM14 2QR, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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