SchoolScoresThe Sacred Heart Language College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Girls only · Roman Catholic
Part of BLESSED HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
High Street, Wealdstone, Harrow, HA3 7AY
020 8863 9922 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Harrow comparisons use the 8 of its 10 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 83% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 85% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 60 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 22% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 71% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 55% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Harrow. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Harrow figures pool parents at the Harrow schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
181 pupils in this year group.
60% — 6 points above the Harrow average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 54% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 57.9 | 51.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
181 pupils in this year group.
99% — 4 points above the Harrow average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 15% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 61% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 22% | 32% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | – | 3% |
| Work | 0% | – | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Harrow. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 145 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 63 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 292 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 26.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 9.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 53.3% | 60.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Lower than 54% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 6.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.3% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9 | 6.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Lower than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 9% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in Harrow. Higher than 96% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 30.0% | 14.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Salvatorian Roman Catholic College 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Whitefriars School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hatch End High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bentley Wood High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nower Hill High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harrow High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Park High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heartwood House 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Avanti House School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Gregory's Catholic Science College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Sacred Heart Language College's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did The Sacred Heart Language College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 14 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Sacred Heart Language College?
73% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Sacred Heart Language College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Sacred Heart Language College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put The Sacred Heart Language College as their first choice for 145 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 63 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146245.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.