Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Southend-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School maintains excellent safeguarding arrangements where pupils genuinely feel safe and supported. Staff know children well and respond quickly to any concerns. The school creates a strong, caring community where pupils treat each other with kindness and respect, and benefit from a thoughtful curriculum that teaches them how to stay safe in real-life situations.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding and child protection arrangements that keep pupils safe
- Staff receive appropriate training and know pupils well, enabling them to identify and follow up on concerns quickly
- Well-designed personal, social, health and economic education curriculum that teaches pupils about safety in age-appropriate ways
- Strong school community where pupils feel safe, respect each other, and look out for one another
- Effective use of risk assessments, behaviour plans, and tailored support including alternative provision and counselling
Areas for Improvement
- Further strengthening staff knowledge and practice around harmful sexual behaviours and use of restraint
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - the trust has ensured robust child protection procedures, staff are well-trained, and the school makes timely referrals and provides tailored support to keep pupils safe.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School had an urgent inspection focused on safeguarding arrangements. The inspection found that safeguarding is effective and the school keeps pupils safe through robust procedures and strong staff understanding.
At a Glance
26.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 83%. Maths has improved from 60% to 69%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
440 pupils
472 capacity
32 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southend-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southend-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - Southend-on-Sea
Places available
2,015
Applications
1,702
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Southend-on-Sea (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3135%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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