Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Teddington, TW11 9DD · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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29th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,495 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
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, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, Sewing, School Council, and Caritas Project. Sports include Bikeability, scooter training, and sports day. Arts and music cover lessons, plays, shows, and assemblies. Trips include residential visits and Sayers Croft. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the residential visit?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Overview
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school. It is described as an inclusive environment where pupils feel they “truly belong” and are happy, supported by leaders who know their pupils well. The school fosters a “calm and orderly” atmosphere with rare bullying, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs, achieve well.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a curriculum with “aspirational end points” that is carefully ordered so pupils develop a “secure understanding of essential knowledge” before moving on.
- Teachers deliver learning in “small, manageable chunks” and support pupils in mastering subject-specific vocabulary, such as in early years and mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised with a consistently well-delivered phonics programme; most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2, and those falling behind receive effective additional support.
- The school celebrates its diverse community, giving new pupils a “warm welcome” and involving pupils in leadership roles like the school council and eco-team.
- Staff benefit from leaders’ efforts to ensure a “positive work-life balance” through streamlined systems and sufficient time for tasks.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to reduce unnecessary information when delivering lessons, as occasionally pupils are given too much to process at once, hindering retention.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers provide books that are suitably matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge, as some texts are currently too hard to support reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being vigilant in spotting warning signs and making prompt referrals to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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