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The Sacred Heart Language College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Miss Nicola Walsh (Headteacher)

corporate_fareBLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHarrow, HA3 7AY

language Visit Website phone 02088639922

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

838

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Attainment 8

59.2

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Harrow

#356 of 4,024 nationally

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The Sacred Heart Language College is a Academy converter secondary school in Harrow, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Sacred Heart Language College is an academy converter in Harrow, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 714 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.2, placing the school #3 in Harrow and #356 of 4,024 nationally. 60.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 40.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

59.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

60.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

75.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)40.9%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)74.30%

Triple Science Entry16.20%

EBacc Slot Score18.7 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

57.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

59.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

79.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)37.2%

Entering EBacc90.60%

EBacc APS5.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.6

Grade 5+ E&M

64.60%

Entering EBacc87.30%

EBacc APS5.83

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS6.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

63.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS5.32

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

93.4%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91.7%

Apprenticeships1.1%

Employment0.6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3.9%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#388 / 4,024	#5	#356	#1
2025	#212 / 3,948	#2	#415	#1
2024	#228 / 4,450	#3	#347	#422
2023	#297 / 4,321	#5	#221	#61
2022	#258 / 4,199	#4	#273	#355

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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08 May 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

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2014-03-06

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-06-04

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 775 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	775	32	4.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	777	8	1.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	811	11	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	808	9	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	800	11	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	836	9	1.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	838	13	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	830	10	1.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	854	6	0.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	852	12	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	848	11	1.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	834	5	0.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	834	4	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	842	8	1.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	813	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	813	12	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	811	26	3.2%	4.2%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree37%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree34%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree16%

agree22%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

not applicable33%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree29%

disagree12%

strongly disagree24%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree51%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree28%

agree36%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Harrow

Avanti House School

Pinner High School

Bentley Wood High School

Nower Hill High School

Whitmore High School

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