Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School

URN: 100860 • London SE5 0RP

Overview

Name
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School
URN
100860
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Serge Cefai (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Camberwell New Road, London SE5 0RP

Summary

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Secondary School, located in Southwark, London, is a voluntary aided mixed secondary school with a capacity of 750 students. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing respect, resilience, kindness, and honesty. The ethos of the school is centred around discipline and a shared purpose, aiming to help every pupil achieve their full potential.

The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to challenge students academically while also fostering personal development. The school has a strong record of academic success, with impressive GCSE and A-Level results that often exceed local and national averages. The school's Progress 8 score places it among the top-performing schools in the country, and it has a notable track record of sending students to prestigious universities, including those in the Russell Group and Ivy League.

In addition to academic excellence, Sacred Heart prioritises the holistic development of its pupils. The school promotes moral education and community engagement, encouraging students to embody the Gospel values of care and respect. This commitment to nurturing the whole child is reflected in the supportive school environment and the strong relationships fostered among pupils, staff, and families.

Key details

LA
Southwark
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
750
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2012-11-01
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 750
2024-09-11 750
2023-09-11 750
2022-09-11 750
2021-09-11 750
2020-09-11 750

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