Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Este Road, London, SW11 2TDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 40th of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 26 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Positive and supportive relationships are at the centre of this inclusive school. This helps pupils to feel safe and be kept safe. Pupils enjoy spending time in the school garden. They show mature and respectful behaviour when looking at the wildlife, including the tadpoles and snails. Behaviour is excellent. High expectations and consistent routines mean that the school is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils are keen to take part in their learning. The curriculum is ambitious and typically helps pupils to develop a secure body of knowledge in different subjects. They produce work of good quality and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Diversity is celebrated through the books pupils read and the activities they undertake. For example, pupils enjoyed their online conversation with Floella Benjamin as part of their work on the Windrush. They look forward to the annual cultural evening when the school community celebrates its diversity with food and entertainment. Many pupils attend a range of activities, including gardening, tag rugby, orchestra and digital art. There is an exciting programme of visits that enrich pupils' experiences. For example, a recent outing to parliament, provided an opportunity to meet with an MP to discuss food poverty. If pupils have a talent, they will find it here.

What the school should improve

  • In a few foundation subjects, teachers do not check as carefully what pupils have learned. As a result, they do not identify and address misconceptions. This means that pupils' understanding in these areas is sometimes less secure. Leaders must ensure that teachers consistently check pupils' understanding so that they can respond to any misconceptions. This will support pupils to learn and remember more in these subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

354 pupils on roll, with places for 504

Eligible for free school meals51.7%

51.7%, 25.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language38.4%

38.4%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.2%

19.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.2%

10.2%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Falconbrook Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
L'Ecole de Battersea0.4 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Shaftesbury Park Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Thomas's Battersea0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Chesterton Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jared Brading
Address
Este Road, London, SW11 2TD
Local authority
Wandsworth
URN
131520

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.