Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH · Newcastle upon Tyne · secondary school
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2nd of 13 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 17 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 485 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.9 · 73 | 46% | 3.37 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.54 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.8 · 77 | 15% | 1.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sacred Heart Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.54 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,424 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,405. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the curriculum accommodate the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Overview
This inspection found a school where pupils belong to a “caring school community” that “celebrates pupils’ different faiths and cultures.” Leaders have established a “broad and ambitious curriculum” supported by “excellent teaching,” enabling pupils to become “effective independent learners” who achieve “considerable success in their examinations.” The report highlights an environment where pupils “thrive” through high aspirations and strong relationships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “coherent and progressive,” allowing pupils to “work and think like subject specialists” and build foundational knowledge effectively.
- Teaching is of a “high quality,” with teachers using “expert subject knowledge” to present information and adapt lessons to consolidate understanding.
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, showing “respect and kindness to all” and taking responsibility for their own conduct.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with a clear intent to foster “resilience, confidence and compassion” through targeted programmes and awards.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is precise, ensuring they “achieve exceptionally well from their individual starting points.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 56.9 |
| 2024/25 | 52.1 |
| 2025/26 | 51.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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