The Sacred Heart Language College

About The Sacred Heart Language College

The Sacred Heart Language College is a dynamic, outstanding 11-16 Catholic learning community for girls. We are an inclusive, comprehensive learning community where all are encouraged and enabled to strive for excellence.

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Key Facts

Founded 1907

Head/Principal Nicola Walsh

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 90 responses • 11.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

77.8% positive 22.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

82.2% positive 17.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

70% positive 24.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.2% positive 10% negative

My child does well at this school

80% positive 13.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 90 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

45.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

59.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.56

Progress 8

Well above average

64.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

79.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

87.3% entered EBacc

65.2% achieved EBacc

181 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Sophie B

Parent Feb 15, 2023

4.0

"Supportive community"

The Sacred Heart has been a great choice for my daughter. The teachers are knowledgeable and approachable, and the school's focus on community service is fantastic. However, I do wish there were more opportunities for parent involvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Catherine P

Parent Nov 1, 2022

3.0

"Mixed experience"

We've had a mixed experience at the Sacred Heart. Our daughter has struggled with some of the homework, and we've found the communication from the school to be a bit inconsistent at times. However, the school's facilities are excellent, and the staff are generally very friendly.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily M

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"An Outstanding School"

I am so grateful to have found The Sacred Heart Language College. The staff are friendly and supportive, and my daughter has thrived in her first year. The values of kindness, respect, and dignity are genuinely lived out in the school daily.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Oliver W

Parent Jun 20, 2021

5.0

"A school with a heart"

My daughter went to the Sacred Heart and had an amazing experience. The school's commitment to its Catholic values was inspiring, and the pastoral care was exceptional. I will always be grateful for the education she received.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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