Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone, London, N20 9JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 26th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 24 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils enjoy their time at Sacred Heart. Staff know pupils and their families well and relationships are warm and respectful. Pupils are confident to share any worries they may have. They feel safe and are kept safe at school. Pupils work hard and behave well. This is because they are expected to do so. The curriculum is well designed. Pupils enjoy their learning and produce work of good quality in different subjects. Teachers encourage pupils to develop a love of reading from an early age. For example, older pupils read to their younger peers and the 'reading ambassadors' lead a lunchtime book club for pupils. A rich programme of educational visits enhances the curriculum. For example, pupils have been to the Globe Theatre and the Royal Airforce Museum and have taken part in a residential visit to Kent. A range of additional activities help pupils to develop their interests in areas such as football, netball, rounders and drama. Pupils have opportunities to take on additional roles, for example as a 'playground pal' or peer mentor. The members of the school parliament are active and proud of their work. For example, they have recently introduced high-vis jackets so that staff on duty can be found easily.
What the school should improve
- The support provided to some pupils with SEND and those who need help with reading is not consistent. As a result, these pupils sometimes struggle to access the ambitious curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers routinely implement the guidance they have for pupils with SEND. Similarly, the books that weaker readers use to practise should be consistently well matched to the sounds they know. This will support these pupils to learn and remember more.
- In some subjects, pupils' understanding is not consistently checked. This means that mistakes are not routinely corrected and can persist in pupils' work. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used to check and address misconceptions so that pupils are better placed to tackle more complex ideas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
408 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE Nursery and Primary School N20 | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Queenswell Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Queenswell Infant & Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Church Hill School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Alma Primary | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Geraldine Porter
- Phone
- 02084453854
- Address
- 2 Oakleigh Park South, Whetstone, London, N20 9JU
- Local authority
- Barnet
- URN
- 101338
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.