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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Senior Leadership (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Music Development Plan 24-25 (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Assessment Guide (download)
- Information Booklet 2025-26 (download)
- Free School Meals (download)
- Buses: Scholars (download)
- Pupil Premium (download)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic School (78.0)
- Whickham School (71.0)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
- St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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