Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
London, N7 8JN · Islington · primary school
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24th of 38 primary schools in Islington we can score, 39 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 — 6.9/10 against 948 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 482. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in reading? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Overview
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and welcoming" environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have developed a curriculum that encourages curiosity, with staff being "ambitious for what they should learn and remember," resulting in pupils achieving well.
Strengths
- The reading curriculum is carefully considered, with staff trained in a new phonics programme and books matched to taught sounds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, with leaders regularly checking that adaptations help them learn well.
- The mathematics curriculum is "clear and well-organised," introducing new knowledge step by step to help pupils build on previous learning.
- Staff are "vigilant" and report concerns swiftly, ensuring pupils are kept safe and issues like bullying are "nipped in the bud."
- The school fosters a strong ethos of respect, with pupils learning about other faiths and the "richness of their community."
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and lack a firm understanding of how their subject develops from early years to Year 6.
- Leaders should ensure these subject leaders continue to develop their expertise to bring about further improvements in curriculum delivery.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff well trained to identify and manage risks, and concerns reported swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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