Sacred Heart High School

URN: 137935 • London W6 7DG

Overview

Name
Sacred Heart High School
URN
137935
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL HAMMERSMITH
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sharon O'Donovan (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02087487600
Website
Visit
Address
212 Hammersmith Road, London W6 7DG

Summary

Sacred Heart High School is an 11-18 Catholic comprehensive girls' school located in Hammersmith, London. As an academy converter, it operates under the trusteeship of the Society of the Sacred Heart, which has a long-standing commitment to the education of young women. The school's ethos is rooted in five goals that promote active faith, community values, social awareness, intellectual growth, and personal development, fostering a holistic educational experience.

The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to be broad and inclusive, allowing students to explore and develop their individual talents and skills. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, consistently achieving results that rank it among the top 3% of schools nationally. Additionally, the school is committed to cultural diversity, reflecting the rich backgrounds of its multi-ethnic student body.

Support and pastoral care are central to the school's approach, ensuring that all students feel motivated and valued. With a focus on building positive relationships, Sacred Heart aims to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally, preparing them to become responsible leaders and agents of change in their communities.

Key details

LA
Hammersmith and Fulham
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL HAMMERSMITH
Capacity
793
Pupils
1123
Boys
0
Girls
1123
FSM %
16.50
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1123 0 1123 793 16.50
2024-09-11 1135 0 1135 793 15.00
2023-09-11 1132 0 1132 793 11.40
2022-09-11 1132 0 1132 793 11.40
2021-09-11 1133 0 1133 793 10.40
2020-09-11 1093 2 1091 793 9.20

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