Sacred Heart Catholic High School

A not judged academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart Catholic High School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE49YH Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.1%
Continue in education or training
70.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
3 December 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fenham Hall Drive
Fenham
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE49YH
Phone
1912747373
Website
sacredheart-high.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137708
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH
Website
www.sacredheart-high.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1405 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,387
Free School Meals
34.5% (479 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
56.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.9
English Attainment 8:
12.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
18.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.9
Ebacc English:
99.1%
Ebacc Entry:
41.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.0%
Ebacc Languages:
56.8%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.54
Progress 8 Range:
0.35 to 0.73
University Progression:
71.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
76.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
153 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.1 (+29.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
41.4 (+22.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
76.0 (+19.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
56.9 (+17.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.54 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
173
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,387 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (3d Studies) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(27 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Courage & Confidence"

Faith Intellect Social Awareness Community Personal Growth

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the traditions of the Society of the Sacred Heart. The school aims to provide a broad, balanced curriculum, and to develop students who are respected for their personal worth and dignity, guided and supported in spiritual growth, and encouraged to engage with environmental, social and cultural issues. The five Sacred Heart goals guiding the ethos are Faith, Intellect, Social Awareness, Community and Personal Growth, and the school maintains a Catholic ethos within daily life and learning, linked to the Sacred Heart network internationally.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher's Welcome emphasises that Sacred Heart offers an outstanding education with examination results continually excellent, placing the school in the top 3% of similar schools for GCSE. At A level, a third of grades are A*/A or Distinction/Distinction*, enabling progression to top universities and apprenticeships. The message highlights strong home–school relationships, high behavioural standards, wide-ranging extra‑curricular activities, and a commitment to nurturing each girl's talents within a caring, aspirational environment.

Facilities

Performing Arts facilities for Music, Dance and Drama

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