Sacred Heart Primary School
102%
Capacity
239
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 239 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 235 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Barbara Brown, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5131st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Sacred Heart Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 161 applications for 30 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sacred Heart Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sacred Heart Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Convent Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XZ |
| Headteacher | Barbara Brown |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 239 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.1% |
| School Capacity | 239 / 235 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5131st of 13,686
Nationally
272nd of 677
In North East
18th of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
161
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Convent Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XZ
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