Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
68 Georges Road, Holloway, London, N7 8JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Islington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. It ranks 25th of 39 primary schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 March 2013, report published 19 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Leaders have developed a curriculum that encourages pupils to be curious and develop a thirst for learning. Pupils achieve well because all staff are ambitious for what they should learn and remember. The school is a calm and welcoming place. Pupils feel happy and safe. They learn and play well with others. While some pupils said that they occasionally do fall out with friends, they know that adults are there to help them find a solution. Any issues, including potential bullying, are nipped in the bud and stopped quickly by staff. Pupils like that there are staff who will listen to them if they are worried. This includes, for example, support offered through the school's counselling service. Leaders, staff and governors live and work by the school's ethos, which encourages all to be respectful and give their best. They ensure that pupils learn about other faiths and are taught to be respectful of people who have different beliefs. Staff also teach pupils about the richness of their community and that each of them is a valued part of it. Pupils behave well and are very polite and welcoming. Through the '3-5-7' approach, pupils and staff are all clear about the school rules of being 'ready, respectful and safe'.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles. They do not have a firm understanding of how their subject develops from the early years to the end of Year 6. Because of this, guidance and support for staff has not focused fully on aspects of curriculum implementation that could be strengthened further. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders continue to develop their expertise and bring about further improvements in how the curriculum is delivered.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
434 pupils on roll, with places for 482
Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Robert Blair School and Children's Centre | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Laycock Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Hungerford School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 28% met the expected standard |
| Pakeman Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% 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 John Lane
- Phone
- 02076073407
- Address
- 68 Georges Road, Holloway, London, N7 8JN
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 100437
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.