Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
URN: 140638 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 6NU
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
- URN
- 140638
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sean Woods (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01207270396
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Byermoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 6NU
Summary
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, located in Byermoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a mixed academy converter serving 197 pupils, with a capacity of 210. Established in 1873, the school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering an inclusive community grounded in Gospel values such as love, respect, and equality. The school aims to nurture each child's spiritual, social, emotional, and academic development.
The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring high-quality educational practices. The school places a strong emphasis on Catholic life and mission, integrating religious education into daily learning and community activities. This approach helps to cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose among students.
In addition to academic support, Sacred Heart offers various resources for parents, including information on attendance, school meals, and wrap-around care. The school is dedicated to creating a friendly atmosphere where every child is valued, and families are encouraged to engage with the school community.
The curriculum at Sacred Heart is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring high-quality educational practices. The school places a strong emphasis on Catholic life and mission, integrating religious education into daily learning and community activities. This approach helps to cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose among students.
In addition to academic support, Sacred Heart offers various resources for parents, including information on attendance, school meals, and wrap-around care. The school is dedicated to creating a friendly atmosphere where every child is valued, and families are encouraged to engage with the school community.
Useful links
- www.sacredheartbyemoor.bwcet.com (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Gateshead
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 10.20
- Open date
- 2014-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 93 | 104 | 210 | 10.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 232 | 111 | 121 | 210 | 9.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 106 | 131 | 105 | 7.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 106 | 131 | 105 | 7.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 243 | 110 | 133 | 105 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 105 | 5.80 |
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