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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2QR, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
829
Capacity
797
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 62.2 and 91% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 94% of respondents recommending it. Additionally, the high EBacc entry rate of 78% indicates a robust commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 62.2 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 91% | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 70% | Top 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 78% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 65% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (122 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
School has high expectations
98%
My child is happy
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.5%
Black African14.2%
White Other8.6%
Asian Indian5.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Black Other2.4%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.55686, 0.24352 · RM14 2QR
School details
Local authorityHavering
RegionLondon
URN137233
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sacredheartofmary.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School a good school?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School?
Based on 122 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School in GCSEs?
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.2. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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