The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 403
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Geraldine Porter (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Inadequate
December 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone, London, N20 9JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueenswell Junior School
Primary · 601m away
Queenswell Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 601m away
Oakleigh School & Acorn Assessment Centre
Special school · 693m away
Alma Primary
Primary · 824m away
St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Finchley Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St John's CofE Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holly Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School take?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is in London, N20 9JU, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Roman 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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