Sacred Heart Primary School

A good academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Sacred Heart Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE49XZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 May 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Convent Road
Fenham
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE49XZ
Phone
1912746695
Website
shprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145624
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9XZ
Website
www.shprimary.org.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
235 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
236
Free School Meals
24.1% (57 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
67.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.3 (12.2 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.2 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
236 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be humble, be simple, bring joy to others"

Building a Community Personal Growth Intellect Social Awareness Faith Worldwide Network

Rooted in the educational tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus; Catholic education in the North of the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle; mission rooted in Catholic values and the Sacred Heart Goals; RE taught using the Come and See programme.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs B Brown. Sacred Heart Primary is described as a happy, thriving school rooted in the Society of the Sacred Heart, with a commitment to meeting the individual needs of all pupils in a caring, Catholic educational environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Alfresco choir Ukulele club Music composition club Guitar lessons Violin lessons

Facilities

Outdoor space for Early Years with mud kitchen, sand pit and water play KS1 yard KS2 yard Large playing field Adventure play area Sports track Garden with poly tunnel Maths Shed Writing Shed

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is aligned to the National Curriculum with a comprehensive progression document for staff; learning journeys and CPD materials ensure progression and high standards. Enrichment experiences including school trips and visits to broaden learning. Computing units cover Information Systems and Networks, Programming, Data and Information, and Creating Media; online safety taught discretely. English: reading (Hooked on Books, VIPERS, weekly comprehension) and writing (The Write Stuff, grammar focus, spelling rules) with Read Write Inc for phonics. Geography and History emphasize fieldwork, local area learning and progression through key stages; regular assessment and review. Art & Design uses a long-term plan, sketchbooks, and displays to show progression and self-assessment. Music uses the Charanga scheme with opportunities to sing, perform, compose and use instruments; extra-curricular options include Alfresco choir, ukulele, guitar, violin and other music activities. Modern Foreign Languages (French) with intercultural understanding and progression through year groups. Design Technology taught discretely across KS1/KS2 with a focus on practical making and safe working practices. Science taught through a National Curriculum framework with progression and assessment.

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