Sacred Heart Catholic High School

URN: 137708 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 9YH

Overview

Name
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
URN
137708
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Girls
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
71.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Suzanne Howell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01912747373
Website
Visit
Address
Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 9YH

Summary

Sacred Heart Catholic High School is an all-girls secondary academy located in Newcastle upon Tyne, serving approximately 1,392 students with a capacity of 1,405. The school is committed to fostering a strong sense of community and personal growth, guided by the principles of Catholic education. These principles emphasize the unique gifts of each student and encourage them to develop their talents for the benefit of society.

The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to promote intellectual growth and critical thinking, ensuring that students engage in a rigorous and creative learning environment. The school places a strong emphasis on social awareness, encouraging students to become active agents of change in addressing issues such as injustice and environmental concerns.

In addition to academic support, Sacred Heart offers a Wellbeing Hub to assist parents and students in navigating mental health and wellbeing challenges. The school recently received an "Outstanding" rating from Ofsted in December 2024, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and the holistic development of its students.

Key details

LA
Newcastle upon Tyne
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1405
Pupils
1392
Boys
0
Girls
1392
FSM %
37.50
Open date
2011-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2013-11-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1392 0 1392 1405 37.50
2024-09-11 1387 0 1387 1405 33.90
2023-09-11 1423 0 1423 1405 29.30
2022-09-11 1423 0 1423 1405 29.30
2021-09-11 1427 0 1427 1385 27.10
2020-09-11 1434 0 1434 1385 22.00

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