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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Graveney School (82.7)
- Kingsdale Foundation School (82.7)
- The London Oratory School (82.7)
- Alexandra Park School (82.1)
- Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School (81.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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