Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Upminster, RM14 2QR · Havering · secondary school
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1st of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 693 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 72.9 · 92 | 46% | 4.24 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.71 · 91 | 38% | 3.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.5 · 92 | 15% | 1.41 |
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 of Mary Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 62.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.71 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 848 pupils against a stated capacity of 797. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the admissions process work for new entrants given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this caring school community” where they are “safe and well looked after.” The inspection found that the school provides an “ambitious and broad curriculum” supported by teachers who are “experts in their subjects,” resulting in pupils performing “exceptionally well” in academic studies and enrichment activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well designed” with frequent opportunities to revisit key concepts, helping pupils secure a “deep and rich understanding.”
- Staff are “adept at identifying undiagnosed SEND” and make effective adaptations, ensuring all pupils access the same curriculum.
- Pupils demonstrate “strong attitudes to learning” and “high levels of respect for others,” with misbehaviour being rare.
- The school offers an “exceptional offer beyond the academic,” including a “well-sequenced” personal, social and health education curriculum and a “huge range” of clubs.
- Leaders show “consideration for [staff] workload and well-being,” and governors provide effective “support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.3 |
| 2024/25 | 62.2 |
| 2025/26 | 59.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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