Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
London, SW11 2TD · Wandsworth · primary school
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37th of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 1,001 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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, Battersea overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art clubs, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 354 pupils against a stated capacity of 504. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
Overview
The report describes an inclusive school where "positive and supportive relationships" help pupils feel safe. It highlights an "ambitious" curriculum that is "typically well sequenced," enabling pupils to build secure knowledge and produce work of "good quality."
Strengths
- "Behaviour is excellent," creating a "calm and orderly environment" where pupils show "mature and respectful behaviour."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "typically well sequenced," helping pupils develop a "secure body of knowledge" in subjects like mathematics and music.
- Reading development is a key priority, with a new phonics programme ensuring pupils learn to read with "fluency" and enjoy being read to.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported to access the same ambitious curriculum," including those in the autism spectrum disorder provision.
- "Pupils’ wider personal development is exceptionally well considered," with leadership opportunities and activities like "faith friends" and "eco ambassadors" fostering character and responsibility.
Areas to improve
- In "a few foundation subjects," teachers are "less consistent in checking what pupils know," meaning some pupils’ learning is "not as secure." Leaders must ensure teachers "consistently check pupils’ understanding" to address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders make "timely referrals" and staff are "vigilant to the needs of the pupils."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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