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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.5 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,392
Capacity
1,405
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school excels in providing quality education, reflected in its impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.1, placing it in the top 22% of schools nationally. A strong 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.1 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child is happy
88%
School supports development
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
73%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.9%
Black African10.8%
Asian Pakistani5.7%
White Other5.0%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Other3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Other2.6%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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54.98234, -1.65882 · NE4 9YH
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN137708
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sacredheart-high.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic High School a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School scores 89.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sacred Heart Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Sacred Heart Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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