MixedIndependent

Sacred Heart School

East Sussex, East Sussex, South East · TN5 6DQ

A small Roman Catholic independent school in East Sussex, Sacred Heart educates around 142 boys and girls from early years through to age 11. Its modest size lends itself to close attention for each child during the formative primary years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its highest grade of "excellent", and confirmed that regulatory standards were fully met. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Johanna Collyer.

142

Pupils

excellent

ISI

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
2-11
Pupils
142
Location
East Sussex, East Sussex, South East
Website
https://www.sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/
Telephone
01892 783414

Headteacher

Head Mrs Johanna Collyer

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Teaching & academics

Sacred Heart earned an "excellent" judgement from the ISI, the inspectorate's top rating, which speaks to the quality of teaching and pupils' achievement across the primary curriculum. With a roll of just 142 spanning ages 2 to 11, classes are necessarily small, allowing teachers to know each child well and pace learning to suit them.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
RC
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
25 March 2025
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A small Catholic prep where an "excellent" inspection rating meets the kind of individual attention only a tight-knit school can offer.

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Sacred Heart School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Sacred Heart School located?

Sacred Heart School is located at Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6DQ.

What type of school is Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Sacred Heart School?

Sacred Heart School has approximately 142 pupils on roll.

What is Sacred Heart School's inspection rating?

Sacred Heart School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 25 March 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.