Sacred Heart Catholic School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sacred Heart Catholic School is a secondary school in Southwark for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 115 schools in Southwark. It ranks 2nd of 20 secondary schools in Southwark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

129 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score58.0

58.0, 11.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths69.8%

69.8%, 24.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths87.6%

87.6%, 22.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc55.8%

55.8%, 15.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.29

5.29, 1.2 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

94 students

Average point score per A level entry36.71

36.71, 1.71 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

950 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals46.9%

46.9%, 20.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.6%

39.6%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.8%

7.8%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Saint Gabriel's College	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.9
Ark All Saints Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.2
Arco Academy	0.3 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
South Bank University Academy	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 41.5
Platanos College	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.8

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Richard Lansiquot
Phone: 02072746844
Website: sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP
Local authority: Southwark
URN: 138960

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.