SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL in Hillingdon, Ruislip

Education Centre Information: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hillingdon
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Archdiocese of Westminster
Nursery Provider: Has Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 675
Number of boys: 332
Number of girls: 342
Age Range: 3-11
Gender: Mixed
View inspection reports

Background:

A co-educational voluntary aided primary day school in the Diocese of Westminster and the London Borough of Hillingdon; a Catholic School situated in, and supported by, the Parish of The Most Sacred Heart, Ruislip. It serves primarily the parishes of Ruislip, Eastcote and Harefield, under the trusteeship of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster; 60 children are admitted each academic year. In most years there are two classes per year-group, although some of the youngest children are accommodated in smaller classes whenever possible. The classes are organised in such a way as to achieve a balance of ability, gender and age within the year group. Normally, each class is the responsibility of one class teacher. However, occasionally this responsibility is shared between the teachers. There are a number of classroom assistants who support teachers in classes. Awaiting planning permission for expansion and rebuilding to enable three forms of entry from September 2006. Over-subscribed, with 1.5 applications per place. Breakfast club from autumn 2005. Ethos: 'Every person in the school is a unique creation. Each family entrusts to this school a share in realising the full potential of every child by fostering their security and happiness as complete persons regardless of each individual's starting point'.