Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton, London
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 906th-highest of the 959 schools in London with published results, and 11,772nd of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wandsworth (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 83% and 81% in Wandsworth and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 35 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, Roehampton
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton are Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton (under 0.1 miles); Granard Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 76% maths); Mosaic Jewish Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 79% maths); and The Alton School (0.6 miles, Good, 62% reading, 53% maths).
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, RoehamptonGranard Primary SchoolMosaic Jewish Primary SchoolThe Alton School
Who goes there
41.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 60.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (22%), Mixed (22%) and White British (20%).
Staffing
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton had 30 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 Barnes Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Queen Mary's Hospital, 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 286 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a caring, welcoming community where children feel safe and valued. Teachers are skilled at teaching reading and mathematics, with particularly strong phonics and excellent support for children who need extra help. The school offers wonderful enrichment opportunities including residential trips, clubs, and special 'Go for It' sessions where pupils try new activities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and show outstanding personal development with strong values around respect and equality
- Excellent phonics teaching and early reading support help all pupils gain confidence and reading fluency
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through trained staff and external expert involvement
- Well-sequenced curriculum with careful planning from early years, particularly in mathematics and reading
- Wide range of enrichment activities and residential visits that broaden pupils' aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers occasionally fail to identify when pupils haven't understood new learning, meaning some pupils don't learn as well as they could
- Record-keeping for behaviour concerns and safeguarding issues is not always comprehensive, making it difficult to spot patterns
- Need to ensure teaching routinely checks understanding and closes gaps in learning more consistently
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with appropriate staff training and rapid reporting of concerns, though record-keeping for safeguarding issues could be more comprehensive and well-organised.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama club, sports clubs, residential school visits to France, half-termly 'Go for It' sessions (cooking, river walks, etc.), pupil subject committees, play leader activities
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a good school where leaders have created a nurturing community with strong behaviour and personal development. Pupils love attending and benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum with effective support for those with additional needs.
At a Glance
41.2%
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 declined from 86% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
24.1
KS2
14
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, Roehampton
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton.
- After-School Camp R.O.C.K.S740m away · Not yet graded
- Platform Active Ibstock Place School870m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wandsworth's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton is in Wandsworth; for families living there:
Apply to Wandsworth for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
352 pupils
420 places
68 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,624
Applications
2,403
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
95.1%
All primary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
23.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
354
Total Pupils
165
Boys
189
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
11.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£62,532
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,022
Per pupil
£2878k
Total funding
£221k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
19.1%
Persistent absence
325
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
What are SATs results like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
Of the pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
No fixed boundary. When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton is oversubscribed, Wandsworth 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, Roehampton?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
Classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton average 23.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton has around 354 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton in 2024/25. 19.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
Apply through Wandsworth's coordinated admissions process, naming Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton 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, Roehampton have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton: After-School Camp R.O.C.K.S (740m away, registered, not yet graded) and Platform Active Ibstock Place School (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton is at Roehampton Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5NX.