Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ruislip
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Ruislip. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 11 schools in Ruislip with published results, and 3,246th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hillingdon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in detail
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very pleased to welcome you to Sacred Heart Primary School. This is a school and community that we are very proud to lead. With our pupils, staff and governors we work to maintain the highest standards, allowing everyone to flourish spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis and coding.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 8 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hillingdon
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 80% in Hillingdon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 87% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 86 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 201 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are Ruislip Gardens Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); Lady Bankes Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 86% maths); Warrender Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); and Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 56% reading, 52% maths).
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Ruislip Gardens Primary SchoolLady Bankes Primary SchoolWarrender Primary SchoolBishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School
Who goes there
6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 87 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 12 (1.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School had 41 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Ruislip Underground Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ruislip Rugby Football Club, 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 151 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hillingdon (256).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are Ruislip High School (0.7 miles), Bishop Ramsey Church of England School (1 mile), The Douay Martyrs Catholic School (1 mile) and Vyners School (1.7 miles).
Ruislip High SchoolBishop Ramsey Church of England SchoolThe Douay Martyrs Catholic SchoolVyners School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sacred Heart is a warm, inclusive school where every child feels safe and supported to succeed. Teachers are highly skilled at checking what pupils understand and correcting misconceptions, helping children develop deep knowledge across the curriculum. The school offers an exceptional range of activities and takes pupil voice seriously, giving children real opportunities to make a positive impact on their school and community.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge cumulatively across all subjects
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes, with pupils showing respect and understanding of differences
- Exceptional range of clubs and enrichment opportunities including sports, cooking, gardening and music
- High-quality staff training ensuring subject expertise and clear presentation of knowledge
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching and engaging library activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
sports clubs, cooking, gardening, music lessons, eco-warriors, educational trips and visits, pupil librarian activities
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a caring and nurturing school where every pupil has the opportunity to thrive, with pupils achieving highly across subjects including reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
6.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
24
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Newsletter WC 5th October 2026
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Newsletter WC 28th September 2026
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Newsletter WC 28th September 2026
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Newsletter WC 21st September 2026
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Newsletter WC 21st September 2026
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Newsletter WC 14th September 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Sacred Heart HA4At the school · Not yet graded
- Fun Fest RuislipAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is in Hillingdon; for families living there:
Apply to Hillingdon for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
612 pupils
630 places
18 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ruislip
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ruislip
Across Hillingdon council
Places available
4,157
Applications
3,222
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Hillingdon council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
87
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
15.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
642
Total Pupils
333
Boys
309
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
41
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,805
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,055
Per pupil
£3367k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.0%
Persistent absence
543
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Hillingdon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School average 26.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has around 642 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Hillingdon's coordinated admissions process, naming Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Sacred Heart HA4 (registered, not yet graded) and Fun Fest Ruislip (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hillingdon is 25 (the median across 111 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is at Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6EZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)