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Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

Mersey Road, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 1PJ, Redcar and Cleveland


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.8 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
743
Capacity
886
Ages
1116
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 28% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. A notable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 56% reach grade 5 or above, reflecting a commitment to student success. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 33%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 July 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.50.4Top 28% 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%.76%Top 23% 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%.56%Top 23% 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%.33%Top 38% 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%.28%Top 38% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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54.61242, -1.07986 · TS10 1PJ

School details
Local authorityRedcar and Cleveland
RegionNorth East
URN142273
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary rated by Ofsted?

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary a good school?

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary scores 64.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

How do pupils perform at Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary in GCSEs?

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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