Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 36th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1SU

Local ranking36th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

348

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 91.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 44

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 351
Boys: 174 (50%)
Girls: 172 (50%)
Capacity: 348 (99% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 6.3%
EAL: 18.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 12.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,992/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.0%
White Other: 13.4%
White Irish: 11.1%
Black African: 3.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%

57.0%

White British

13.4%

White Other

11.1%

White Irish

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01923901179

head@sacredheart682.herts.sch.uk

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Merry Hill Road

Bushey, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117488
UKPRN: 10076821
Establishment No.: 3415

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