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Sacred Heart Catholic High School
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- Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 9YH
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: The girls achieve well-above average standards by the end of Year 11 and make better than expected progress in a wide variety of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The girls are very proud to attend the school and show excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning and each other.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� thorough knowledge of their subjects provides a powerful springboard for learning.
Current Educational Practices: Staff training helps them become more effective teachers and leaders, supported by performance targets to promote improvement.
Strengths and Challenges: Much teaching is outstanding and caters particularly well for individual needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents agree and support all of the school鈥檚 work.
Communication: The school communicates very regularly with parents via the school portal.
Parent Satisfaction: Their parents agree and support all of the school鈥檚 work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Incidents are dealt with firmly, and there are opportunities for dialogue with staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on achieving higher standards of teaching to ensure all girls continue to achieve very well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The girls feel very safe because the school has very good systems to look after their individual needs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Outstanding spiritual, moral, social and cultural development promotes care, respect, and tolerance.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students appreciate the very wide range of after-school clubs and sporting activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The range of courses and activities matches very closely students' needs and aspirations.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice and guidance ensure girls are very well equipped with skills needed for work experience and presenting for interviews.
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Sacred Heart Catholic High School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1387 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | - | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.00% | 35.00% | 3.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.53 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.91 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 5 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 5 | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 6 | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 9 | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 1 | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 9 | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 5 | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 220 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.96 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.84 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.00% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 140 | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.72 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.04 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.31 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.32 1 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 152 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.57 1 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.11 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.0% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.1 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.11 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.9% | 15.69% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
