Is Sacred Heart Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 December 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.8 (England: 46.2). 54.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sacred Heart Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sacred Heart Catholic High School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH

Local ranking2nd of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1405

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 December 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 3 December 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 54.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 72.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 226

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 61.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

35.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

36.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

123

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 31.6
16-18 Cohort: 266

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1392
Girls: 1424 (100%)
Capacity: 1405 (101% full)
SEND: 17.0%
FSM Eligible: 37.8%
EAL: 21.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 15.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 96.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,193/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.9%
Black African: 11.1%
Asian Pakistani: 5.8%
White Other: 5.0%
Asian Indian: 4.3%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Black Other: 3.1%

51.9%

White British

11.1%

Black African

5.8%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01912747373

suzanne.howell@shhs.org.uk

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Fenham Hall Drive

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 137708
UKPRN: 10035956
Establishment No.: 4716
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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