Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Teddington
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Teddington. It has a Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 38 schools in Richmond upon Thames with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (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: "On behalf of the pupils, staff, parents and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School. At Sacred Heart, children 'Grow in Love'. All the children and teachers know one another and every individual child's own learning and development matter deeply to us."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, choir, cooking, gardening and sewing.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £8 per session.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Collis Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 93% maths); Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); St John the Baptist Church of England Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 92% maths); and Fern Hill Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
Collis Primary SchoolHampton Wick Infant and Nursery SchoolSt John the Baptist Church of England Junior SchoolFern Hill Primary School
Who goes there
48.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (47%), Mixed (14%) and Black (5%).
Staffing
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Teddington, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St. Mark's Road, 200 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 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School are Teddington School (0.4 miles), The Kingston Academy (0.9 miles) and The Tiffin Girls' School (0.9 miles).
Teddington SchoolThe Kingston AcademyThe Tiffin Girls' 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from January 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is an inclusive, welcoming school where every child is valued as an individual. The school excels at early reading and has a well-planned curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge step by step. Strong pastoral care means pupils feel safe, supported, and happy to come to school.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive, caring environment where pupils feel safe and behave well - bullying is very rare
- Strong early reading programme with expert phonics teaching - most pupils read fluently by end of Year 2
- Well-designed curriculum with carefully sequenced content and excellent subject vocabulary teaching
- Effective support for pupils with SEND - needs identified early and learning adapted appropriately
- Pupils developed as leaders through school council and eco-team opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes give pupils too much information at once, making it harder for them to remember and retain key content
- A few pupils receive reading books that are too difficult for building reading fluency - should match their current phonics level
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - staff are vigilant in spotting warning signs and leaders make prompt referrals to external agencies when pupils are at risk.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, eco-team, school council, Second World War visit to ex-Army headquarters
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is a good school where pupils feel they truly belong and are happy. Leaders ensure pupils' needs are identified and met early, helping all pupils achieve well.
At a Glance
20.0%
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 declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.8
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
22.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School.
- Ace Activity CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club Ltd370m away · Not yet graded
- TP Camps370m away · Not yet graded
- Wilderness Club760m away · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club LTD760m away · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club LTD940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Ferry Terminals
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 Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
6 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
149 pupils
240 places
91 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Teddington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Teddington
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,079
Applications
1,663
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
22.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
160
Total Pupils
75
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,408
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,155
Per pupil
£1040k
Total funding
£44k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
17.8%
Persistent absence
146
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, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames 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 not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School average 17.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has around 160 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 17.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames'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 an out-of-school club at the school: Ace Activity Camp (registered, not yet graded). There are 5 more within a kilometre. 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 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 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 Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is at St Mark's Road, Teddington, TW11 9DD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)