Sacred Heart School
URN: 114636 • TN5 6DQ
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart School
- URN
- 114636
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Johanna Collyer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892783414
- Website
- Visit Sacred Heart School website
- Address
-
Mayfield Lane, TN5 6DQ
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Summary
Sacred Heart School is an independent, mixed-gender school located in Wadhurst, East Sussex, catering to children aged 2 to 11 years. Established in 1938 by the Sisters of the Order of Notre Dame, the school maintains a strong Catholic ethos, promoting values of kindness, respect, and inclusivity. With a current enrolment of 142 pupils and a capacity of 176, Sacred Heart prides itself on a close-knit community where each child is known and valued.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support the spiritual, moral, emotional, and physical development of its pupils. High-quality teaching is complemented by a focus on individual strengths and achievements, fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence among students. Sacred Heart School has a history of academic success, with pupils frequently gaining admission to their first-choice secondary schools.
Worship and prayer are integral to school life, reflecting the school's commitment to its Catholic mission. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, reinforcing the partnership between home and school to support each child's growth and development.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support the spiritual, moral, emotional, and physical development of its pupils. High-quality teaching is complemented by a focus on individual strengths and achievements, fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence among students. Sacred Heart School has a history of academic success, with pupils frequently gaining admission to their first-choice secondary schools.
Worship and prayer are integral to school life, reflecting the school's commitment to its Catholic mission. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, reinforcing the partnership between home and school to support each child's growth and development.
Useful links
- Parish (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Step by Step School Limited (80.6)
- Ticehurst Hospital School (71.4)
- The Lindfield School (70.2)
- The South Downs Community Special School (70.2)
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College (69.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 176
- Pupils
- 142
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1957-10-21
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 142 | 55 | 87 | 176 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 155 | 62 | 93 | 176 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 142 | 59 | 83 | 176 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 142 | 59 | 83 | 176 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 145 | 58 | 87 | 176 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 135 | 59 | 76 | 144 | 0.00 |
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