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Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
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Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
- Secondary
- Redcar and Cleveland TS10 1PJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have developed an ambitious and challenging curriculum for all pupils
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They feel safe and say bullying is dealt with immediately
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and present new ideas clearly
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have introduced ways for teachers to formally check what pupils know and remember
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff lack expertise in supporting pupils with SEND; high priority on staff training needed
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils visit care homes and provide hampers for the elderly at Christmas
Communication: Leaders work well with parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' historic concerns about the education of their children were acted on by leaders
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal consistently and swiftly with any incidents of poor behaviour
Actions for Quality Improvement: The school has improved because of the actions leaders have taken
Managing Bullying and Safety: Adults will not tolerate bullying and sort it out straight away
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding across the school
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils had the opportunity to visit a school in Ghana as part of an international expedition
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils play an active role in the local community and beyond
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality careers advice and guidance; the school won a national award for this
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders have appointed a new SENCo who provided clear guidance to staff
Subjects Offered: Pupils study Shakespeare throughout key stage 3 and can apply this knowledge in Year 10
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About Us
Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 729 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good 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 |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 98% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.16 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 56% | 25.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 37.56% | 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 | 38% | 22.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 9.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 14.78% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 2.25 | 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% | 87.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 116 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 41.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 2.45% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 19.18% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 5% | 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 53.6 | 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 | 62% | 28.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 41.18% | 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 | 26% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 9.94% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 14.59% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.46 | 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 | 94% | 89.3% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 106 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 47.1% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.9% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 14.3% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.5% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.8 | 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 | 45 | 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 | 38% 16 | 20.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 15 | 31% | 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 | 36% | 11.36% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 9 | 5.18% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 5 | 7.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 1.7 | 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 | 94% | 95.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 35.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 5.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 19.33% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 30% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.67% | 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 | -0.01 | 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 | 54% 6 | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 10 | 33.13% | 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 | 31% | 11.25% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 2 | 6.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 2 | 8.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.02 | 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 | 95% | 94.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 111 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 75.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 33.83% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 16.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1% | 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 | -0.38 | 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 | 48.7 | 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 | 48% | 34% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 44% | 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 | 30% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 13.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.83% | 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 | 93% | 75.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 97 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 37.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 8.6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 22nd 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
Local authority ratio 17 : 1