The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.9
14.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
91%
Source: 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
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 775
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Trust
- BLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Nicola Walsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSalvatorian Roman Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Belmont School
Primary · 604m away
Harrow Collegiate
Sixth form centres · 671m away
Weald Rise Primary School
Primary · 934m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Marlborough Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cedars Manor School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kingsley High School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Sacred Heart Language College a selective school?
No. The Sacred Heart Language College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Sacred Heart Language College?
The Sacred Heart Language College currently has 775 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sacred Heart Language College take?
The Sacred Heart Language College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Sacred Heart Language College?
The Sacred Heart Language College is in Harrow, HA3 7AY, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sacred Heart Language College have a sixth form?
No, The Sacred Heart Language College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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