The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 743
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 29.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Louise Dwyer (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mersey Road, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 1PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Outwood Academy Redcar
Secondary · 761m away
Zetland Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Riverdale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dormanstown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Dormanstown Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rye Hills Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Green Gates Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary currently has 743 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is in Redcar, TS10 1PJ, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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