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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is a academy converter secondary school in Upminster, Havering , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 829 pupils, and a capacity of 797 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

829

Pupils

797

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is managed by Havering and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 829 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 797 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School — School Information

Full address
St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QR
Local authority
Havering
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
12.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137233

Other Secondary Schools in Upminster

If Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Upminster are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School

Is Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School oversubscribed?

Yes — Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School currently has 829 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 797 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School?

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Havering before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School cover?

Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School is a secondary school in Upminster, Havering, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.