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Sacred Heart Primary School
Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9XZ, Newcastle upon Tyne
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
239
Capacity
235
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 68% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school outperforms 65% of other schools in its locality. However, only 16% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.9%
Black African10.9%
Asian Indian9.6%
White Other7.9%
Asian Other6.7%
Mixed W+B African4.2%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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54.98315, -1.65950 · NE4 9XZ
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN145624
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.shprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2012.
Is Sacred Heart Primary School a good school?
Sacred Heart Primary School 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.
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