The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Sean Woods (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6NU, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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