Welcome to Sacred Heart School

Welcome to Sacred Heart School and Nursery

We are a small, thriving Catholic independent school for children aged 2–11, where every child is known, valued and supported. Our community is built on warmth, high expectations and a deep sense of care, and we encourage you to visit and experience the school first-hand.

Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of the Order of Notre Dame, Sacred Heart has grown from just 11 pupils to a close-knit, one-form entry school of around 150 children. While much has changed over time, our purpose has remained constant: to provide an excellent education rooted in strong values and a clear sense of mission. With small class sizes, we know each child individually, recognise their unique gifts and talents, and nurture a strong sense of self-worth and aspiration.

At the heart of our school is our mission statement: Love, Learn, Grow, Worship. This is not simply something we say, but something we live each day. Visitors frequently comment on the calm, happy atmosphere of the school, and our children themselves most often describe Sacred Heart in terms of kindness, friendship and love.

We provide high-quality teaching and learning, underpinned by consistently high expectations for every child. Pupils achieve strong academic outcomes and are well prepared for the next stage of their education, with many securing places at their first-choice schools, including success in the 11+ and independent school scholarships.

Alongside this, we are equally committed to the wider development of every child. Our pupils enjoy a rich and varied curriculum and are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and resilience. We are proud not only of what they achieve, but of who they become: thoughtful, compassionate and capable young people who are ready to contribute positively to the world around them.

We would be delighted to welcome you to visit Sacred Heart School and Little Hearts Nursery and to see our community in action.

Johanna Collyer MA; PGCE

Headteacher