Sacred Heart Primary School
URN: 145624 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 9XZ
Overview
- Name
- Sacred Heart Primary School
- URN
- 145624
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barbara Brown (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912746695
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Convent Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE4 9XZ
Summary
Sacred Heart Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, with a current enrolment of 239 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 235. Established in 1906 by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart, the school is rooted in a rich educational tradition that emphasizes personal growth, community, and faith. The mission statement, inspired by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, encourages humility, simplicity, and joy in service to others.
The school promotes a curriculum that fosters intellectual development, social awareness, and spiritual growth, aligning with the Five Sacred Heart Goals. These goals aim to create a supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to develop their unique potential. Additionally, Sacred Heart Primary actively promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its pupils, Sacred Heart Primary School provides a nurturing and friendly atmosphere, engaging with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience. For more information, visit their website at www.shprimary.org.uk.
The school promotes a curriculum that fosters intellectual development, social awareness, and spiritual growth, aligning with the Five Sacred Heart Goals. These goals aim to create a supportive environment where each child is valued and encouraged to develop their unique potential. Additionally, Sacred Heart Primary actively promotes British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect, ensuring a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all students.
With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its pupils, Sacred Heart Primary School provides a nurturing and friendly atmosphere, engaging with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience. For more information, visit their website at www.shprimary.org.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home School Agreement (download)
- Our Curriculum (download)
- Admissions (other)
- British Values (other)
- Catholic Life (other)
- Policies (other)
- Holiday & Term Dates (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
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 235
- Pupils
- 239
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 135
- FSM %
- 23.10
- Open date
- 2019-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 239 | 104 | 135 | 235 | 23.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 104 | 132 | 235 | 21.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 108 | 134 | 236 | 25.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 108 | 134 | 236 | 25.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 245 | 109 | 136 | 236 | 24.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 241 | 103 | 138 | 236 | 18.30 |
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