The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,392
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 37.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Howell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wingrove Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Hadrian School
Special school · 771m away
Trinity School
Special school · 783m away
Trinity Academy Newcastle
Academy · 783m away
Trinity Solutions Academy
16 plus · 824m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Primary · 831m away
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School
Primary · 958m away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School currently has 1,392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic High School take?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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