--- title: "More Than an Education" url: "https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/blog/2026-10-10-15-39-more-than-an-education" school: "Sacred Heart School" --- [![Sacred Heart School](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/logo/SHS_logo_rang_copy(2).png)![](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/logo/SHS_logo_rang_copy(2).png)](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/) - [Term Dates](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/termdates) - [Admissions](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/admissions) - [Vacancies ](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/job-vacancies) - [ Tel:01892 783414](Tel:01892%20783414) - [About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us) - [About Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/abou) - [Mission statement](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/mission-statement) - [Parish](http://sacredheartchurchwadhurst.org.uk/) - [Pupils' Achievements and Destinations](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/pupils-achievements) - [Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports) - [RE Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports/re-inspection-reports) - [ISI Inspection Reports](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/inspection-reports) - [Our Staff](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/staff) - [Governors](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/governors) - [Catholic Life](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life) - [Catholic Life and Mission](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life) - [Catholic Social Teaching](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/catholic-social-teaching) - [Sacred Heart of Jesus](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/sacred-heart-of-jesus) - [Community and Participation](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/community-and-participation) - [Religious Education](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/religious-education) - [Prayer and Liturgy](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/prayer-and-liturgy) - [Celebration of the Word](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/prayer-and-liturgy/celebration-of-the-word) - [Prayer Bear](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/catholic-life/prayer-and-liturgy/prayer-bear) - [Prayer Tables](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/about-us/prayer-tables) - [Curriculum](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children) - [Foundation Stage](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/foundation-stage) - [Little Hearts Nursery](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/little-hearts-nursery) - [About Foundation Stage](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/foundation-stage) - [Key Stage 1](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/key-stage-1) - [Key Stage 2](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/children/key-stage-2) - [Parents](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents) - [Safeguarding](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/safeguarding) - [Admissions](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/admissions) - [School Fees](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/fees) - [Policies](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/policies) - [Calendar](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/calendar) - [Uniform](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/uniform) - [Parent & Toddler Mornings](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/parent-and-toddler-mornings) - [Newsletters](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/newsletters) - [PTA](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/pta) - [School Meals](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/parents/school-meals) - [School Life](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life) - [Clubs and activities](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/clubs-and-activities) - [Music](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/music) - [Sport](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/sport) - [Term Dates](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/termdates) - [Open Days](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/open-days) - [News](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/news) - [Events](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/events) - [Photo Galleries](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/photo-galleries) - [After School Care](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/school-life/after-school-care) - [News](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/news) - [Contact Us](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/contact) # More Than an Education ![](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/blog/yearone-14.jpg) 10 October 2026 by [Karen Dines](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/blog/author/kdines) At Sacred Heart School, we believe education is about far more than examination results. Every child is known, valued and encouraged to discover their gifts, grow in confidence and become the very best version of themselves. Visitors frequently comment on the special atmosphere within our school: happy, calm and confident children who feel safe, enjoy learning and genuinely care for one another. Rooted in our Catholic ethos, we nurture kindness, resilience, compassion and a desire to make a positive difference in the world. Alongside this strong sense of community, our children achieve exceptional results. Our latest 11+ candidates achieved an average score of 392, significantly above the pass mark of 332. Sport is equally ambitious: pupils have reached national finals in football and netball, competing successfully against much larger schools. Music, drama, art, outdoor learning and an extensive programme of clubs and enrichment give every child opportunities to discover where they shine. As a small school of fewer than 150 pupils, we know our children exceptionally well. With classes of up to 20 pupils and two adults supporting each class, children benefit from high levels of individual attention, support and challenge. Teachers know each child’s strengths, interests and personality, allowing learning to be tailored and children to be encouraged to reach their full potential. Our size also creates a genuine sense of family: children are known across the school, friendships flourish between year groups and every child has opportunities to participate, contribute and shine. Most importantly, success at Sacred Heart School is not measured by trophies or test scores alone. We celebrate the child who perseveres when something is difficult, the friend who notices when someone needs help and the pupil who uses their gifts in service of others. We want our children to leave Sacred Heart intellectually curious, emotionally resilient, spiritually grounded and deeply compassionate - confident in who they are and ready to make their own positive contribution to the world. **Love. Learn. Grow. Worship.** Contact us to book a personal tour of the school and meet our amazing staff and children. 01892 783414 or admin@sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk - [ previous](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/blog/2026-09-10-15-40-the-classroom-without-walls-sacred-heart-s-growing-outdoor-learning-programme) - [next ](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/blog/2026-11-11-15-34-why-the-first-years-of-school-can-make-all-the-difference-at-sacred-heart-school) ### Category [![Independent Schools Association](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/partners/ISA-Logo.High-Res.Vertical.jpg)](https://www.isaschools.org.uk/)[![Catholic Independent Schools' Conference](https://files.schudio.com/sacred-heart-school/images/partners/CISC_Logo_Colour.png)](https://www.catholicindependentschools.com/) ### Contact Us **Sacred Heart School** Mayfield Lane Durgates Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 6DQ Tel: +44 (0) 1892 783414 Registered Charity Number: 252878 ### Social Media [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartwadhurst) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@SacredHeartSchoolWadhurst) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sacredheartwadhurst/) © Copyright 2016–2026 Sacred Heart School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://sacredheartwadhurst.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)