The Sacred Heart Language College
URN: 146245 • Harrow HA3 7AY
Overview
- Name
- The Sacred Heart Language College
- URN
- 146245
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Walsh (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088639922
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Harrow HA3 7AY
Summary
The Sacred Heart Language College is an 11-16 Catholic academy for girls located in Harrow. Established in 1907 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence, underpinned by Gospel values. With a current enrolment of 775 pupils and a capacity of 780, the college promotes an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to strive for their best.
The school has received outstanding ratings from both Ofsted and Diocesan inspections, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education. The curriculum is designed to support students' academic growth while fostering personal development through various extracurricular activities. The college collaborates closely with primary schools to ensure a smooth transition to secondary education and partners with St Dominic’s Sixth Form College for continued academic progression.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the college ethos, with initiatives aimed at promoting kindness, respect, and unity among students. The Head Girl emphasizes the importance of embracing opportunities for growth, both academically and socially, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for all students.
The school has received outstanding ratings from both Ofsted and Diocesan inspections, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education. The curriculum is designed to support students' academic growth while fostering personal development through various extracurricular activities. The college collaborates closely with primary schools to ensure a smooth transition to secondary education and partners with St Dominic’s Sixth Form College for continued academic progression.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the college ethos, with initiatives aimed at promoting kindness, respect, and unity among students. The Head Girl emphasizes the importance of embracing opportunities for growth, both academically and socially, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for all students.
Useful links
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- College Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar 2024-25 (calendar)
- Admissions Appeals (other)
- Admissions Information for 2026-2027 (other)
- Application for Exceptional Leave During Term Time (other)
- College Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Claremont High School (76.1)
- The Sacred Heart Language College (72.3)
- JFS (69.7)
- St Gregory's Catholic Science College (69.3)
- Whitmore High School (61.8)
Key details
- LA
- Harrow
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 780
- Pupils
- 775
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 775
- FSM %
- 16.90
- Open date
- 2019-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 775 | 0 | 775 | 780 | 16.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 808 | 0 | 808 | 780 | 15.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 852 | 0 | 852 | 780 | 10.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 852 | 0 | 852 | 780 | 10.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 834 | 834 | 780 | 10.60 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 813 | 813 | 780 | 8.40 |
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