What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton take?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton have a religious character?

Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton?

When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. Evidence of Baptism will be required; 3. Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When applications within any category exceed the places available, priority is given in this order: (1) children of staff who are the legal parent or guardian, where the member of staff has been employed for two or more years and/or is recruited to fill a post with a demonstrable skill shortage; (2) a sibling on the school roll at the time of admission; (3) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, with strong professional evidence; (4) straight-line distance from home to school measured by Wandsworth Council’s Geographical Information System, shorter distance first. Identical distances are decided at random.

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How places are decided at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after Catholic children — Looked after Catholic children and all previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or special guardianship order. Catholic children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic children with Certificate of Practice — Baptised Catholic children, in possession of a Certificate of Practice. Evidence of Baptism will be required.
3Baptised Catholic children — Baptised Catholic children. A baptismal certificate or evidence of reception into the Catholic Church must be provided.
4Looked after children (general) — Looked after children and all previously looked after children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a child arrangement order or residence or guardianship order. Children who appear (to the admissions authority) to have been in state care outside of England and cease to be in state care outside of England as a result of being adopted.
5Children in catechumenate/baptismal programme — Children enrolled in the catechumenate/recognised baptismal programme. Evidence of enrolment in a catechumenate/baptismal programme will be required.
6Eastern Orthodox Church members — Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required. Evidence of religious attendance provided by a priest, minister or religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required.
7Other faiths/Churches Together in England — Children who are members of other faiths, Churches and denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Evidence of Baptism/dedication or evidence of membership will be required.
8Sibling at the school — Other children with a sibling at the school at the time of admission.
9Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: When applications within any category exceed the places available, priority is given in this order: (1) children of staff who are the legal parent or guardian, where the member of staff has been employed for two or more years and/or is recruited to fill a post with a demonstrable skill shortage; (2) a sibling on the school roll at the time of admission; (3) social, pastoral and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable, with strong professional evidence; (4) straight-line distance from home to school measured by Wandsworth Council’s Geographical Information System, shorter distance first. Identical distances are decided at random.

For category 2 the school’s Certificate of Practice form must be completed and sent to the Headteacher by the closing date (15 January 2027), even if the Common Application Form is completed online; applications without it are considered only after all applicants who completed one. Children with a Statement or EHC plan naming the school are admitted without reference to the criteria. The school takes part in the Fair Access Protocol.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.