Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey, WD23 1SU · Hertfordshire · primary school
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71st of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,676 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 346 pupils against a stated capacity of 348. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum? How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, described as a “welcoming and nurturing place to learn.” Pupils enjoy attending, develop strong relationships with staff, and feel safe because adults listen to them and deal with concerns quickly. The school offers a well-rounded curriculum where pupils achieve well in a range of subjects and behave well, with bullying rarely occurring.
Strengths
- Leaders have set out a curriculum that helps pupils develop knowledge and skills over time, beginning in the early years.
- Staff are well trained, and subject leaders share their expertise effectively to support teaching.
- Pupils develop independence and routines in Reception, with targeted support ensuring all become confident fluent readers.
- Identification of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a priority, with many receiving effective support.
- Governors work closely with leaders to develop priorities and hold them to account, while staff feel well supported.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not set out precise knowledge and skills, leaving pupils with gaps and less ready for future learning.
- Some pupils with complex SEND needs do not receive timely support because support plans do not accurately reflect their needs and staff lack necessary information.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff well trained to spot and report concerns early and act with haste when dealing with them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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