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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
- Secondary
- Havering RM14 2QR
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress; very high attainment at GCSE
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ behaviour is exemplary both in and out of lessons
Academic Progress: Pupils perform exceptionally well in their academic studies.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate strong attitudes to learning, rarely misbehaving.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is outstanding; the marking quality needs consistency
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Routinely check pupils' understanding and address misconceptions quickly.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide precise feedback which improves student work.
Communication: The school works very well with parents; positive response from Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Parents would recommend this school to others
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents highly value the wide range of enrichment activities.
Communication: Staff work sensitively with families in cases of persistent absence.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value the school's exceptional offer beyond academics.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and senior leadership team have an accurate view of school performance
Actions for Quality Improvement: Early identification of inconsistencies in marking
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils have full confidence in staff to intervene in rare misbehaviour cases.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on professional development for staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is almost non-existent; students feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are excellent
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and well looked after; bullying is rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School prioritizes physical and mental health education.
Extracurricular Offerings: Exceptional range of opportunities for students
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs including sports, music, and drama.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take on leadership roles and engage in enrichment activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Annual celebration highlights multi-cultural school community.
Career Counselling Services: Students are generally well prepared for the next stage in their education, training or employment
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers advice, including work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Guidance for applications to university or apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The achievement of disabled students and those who have special educational needs is above that of similar students nationally
Managing and Supporting SEND: School adept at identifying and supporting undiagnosed SEND.
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About Us
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is a Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Greater London, London.
It has 820 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 98% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.00% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 36.62% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 54.73% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 44.88% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 15.35% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 24.19% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.23 | 3.27 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.81% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 85.14% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 41% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 34.52% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.43% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.33% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 39.84% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 54.44% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 44.12% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% | 21% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 29.16% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.21 | 3.4 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.76% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.71% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 44.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 33.9% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.81% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.67% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 10 | 36.46% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 12 | 53.83% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 38% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 14 | 14.21% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% 12 | 22.92% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.41 | 3.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.47% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 121 | 131 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 83.53% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 28.41% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 28.24% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 19.06% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.82% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.24% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 12 | 30.23% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 2 | 46.14% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 82% | 35.73% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% 9 | 13.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% 8 | 21.36% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.8 | 2.84 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 83.69% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 130 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 76.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 24.38% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 22.63% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.63% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.19% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.44% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.06% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 35.47% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 50.47% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 37.76% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 62% | 22.41% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 24.94% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.23% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 69.85% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.85% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 24.54% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 22.46% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.69% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 6.23% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.54% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.32 | 32.52 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.39 | 32.68 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.00% | 7.1% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 112 | 129 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 70.83% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.67% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 15.67% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.17% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.16 | 37.32 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.79 | 37.36 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.2% | 14.92% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 123 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 68.67% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.33% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.5% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.17% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.48 4 | 32.9 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.41 3 | 33.03 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.4% | 11.07% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 122 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 70% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.6% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 13.6% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.83 3 | 32.68 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.92 1 | 33.5 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.8% | 9.74% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 18.8% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 15.8% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.65 | 30.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.92 | 32.26 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.8% | 11.64% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 20.4% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.2% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 0.6% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1