Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

URN: 142273 • Redcar TS10 1PJ

Overview

Name
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
URN
142273
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Louise Dwyer (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01642487100
Website
Visit
Address
Mersey Road, Redcar TS10 1PJ

Summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary, located in Redcar, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 743 students, out of a capacity of 886. The school is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust and is committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Catholic values. It has been recognised as a Good school by both Ofsted and the Diocese of Middlesbrough, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence and pastoral care.

The school’s ethos is centred around fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to grow in faith and fulfil their potential. The curriculum is designed to be rich and varied, promoting resilience and a love of learning. Staff members are highly qualified and passionate about delivering engaging lessons, ensuring that every student is challenged and supported in their educational journey.

In addition to academic pursuits, Sacred Heart offers a wide range of extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing students' personal development. The school encourages a strong sense of community, welcoming students from Redcar and surrounding areas, and emphasises the importance of values such as care, trust, and respect in all aspects of school life.

Key details

LA
Redcar and Cleveland
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
886
Pupils
743
Boys
347
Girls
396
FSM %
29.60
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-07-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 743 347 396 886 29.60
2024-09-11 729 351 378 886 24.80
2023-09-11 728 374 354 886 19.10
2022-09-11 728 374 354 886 19.10
2021-09-11 732 376 356 886 16.30
2020-09-11 746 383 363 886 13.80

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