Sacred Heart Catholic High School, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sacred Heart Catholic High School currently has around 1392 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.9%). african pupils make up about 10.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 61% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH |
| Website: | www.sacredheart-high.org |
| Telephone: | 01912747373 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Suzanne Howell |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137708 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1405 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1392 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1392 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.90% | 709 |
| African | 10.80% | 151 |
| Pakistani | 5.70% | 80 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 69 |
| Indian | 4.20% | 59 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 49 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 46 |
| Other Black | 3.00% | 42 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.80% | 39 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 36 |
| Chinese | 2.20% | 31 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 21 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cruddas Park Early Years Centre Brunel Terrace , NE4 7NL | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | - not rated | 108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Primary School Convent Road , Fenham NE4 9XZ | 3out of 4 | 108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowgate Primary School Cypress Avenue , Fenham NE4 9SJ | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Primary School Hadrian Road , Fenham NE4 9HN | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingrove Infant School Hadrian Road , NE4 9HP | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| West Gate Community College West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford School West Road , NE4 9LU | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield College Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,807 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 900 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Sixth Form College Westmorland Road , NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle College Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCG Rye Hill Campus , Scotswood Road NE4 7SA | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 446 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Centre Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 446 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadrian School Bertram Crescent , NE15 6PY | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Newcastle Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | 2out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.