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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Link Governor Framework (governance)
- Governing Body Membership (governance)
- Code of Conduct for Governors (governance)
- Interested in Being a Governor (governance)
- Holiday Request Form (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability Provision (sen)
- Trust Events Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sacred Heart Roman Catholic VA School - A Specialist Science College (70.2)
- Outwood Academy Bydales (68.9)
- Rye Hills School (57.0)
- Rye Hills Academy (55.6)
- Outwood Academy Redcar (47.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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