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Sacred Heart Catholic High School

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Sacred Heart Catholic High School

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

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Girls
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,392
Ages
11-18
FSM
37.5%
Attainment 8
52.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2024

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 135 students entered

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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). 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.

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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.

  1. Dec 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?
View Sacred Heart Catholic High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.