Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Academy converter

Girls

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,392

Ages

11-18

FSM

37.5%

Attainment 8

52.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Dec 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

52.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

32.8%

Basics 9-5

53.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

36.2%

EBacc APS

4.40

EBacc 9-5

18.8%

EBacc 9-4

29.9%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

35.40

A*-A Grades

20.0%

A*-B Grades

49.8%

AAB+ %

12.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 135 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sacred Heart Catholic High School

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 92 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 1,392 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sacred Heart Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Outstanding
Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sacred Heart Catholic High School

What is Sacred Heart Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Sacred Heart Catholic High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 92 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic High School.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic High School's latest exam results?

Sacred Heart Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic High School located?

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4 9YH).

How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic High School?

Sacred Heart Catholic High School has around 1,392 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sacred Heart Catholic High School with other schools?

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