Sacred Heart Primary School
Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 31st of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2012, report published 18 June 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2023
Sacred Heart Primary School is a welcoming and happy school. Pupils and staff develop strong, trusting relationships with each other. Pupils benefit from many residential visits and wider opportunities in school. For example, staff and pupils have worked closely over the years to develop the school's outdoor provision. Pupils of all ages play happily in the well-maintained adventure area. They take advantage of the many opportunities and activities on offer, including the cycle track, the garden and greenhouse and the recently installed tadpole pond. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. They are committed to developing pupils' character, values and behaviour through the Sacred Heart Goals. Pupils are keen to do well and to support each other. For example, Years 5 and 6 pupils are proud of their 'buddy' roles supporting children in Nursery and Reception. Pupils behave very well in school. They are polite, respectful and considerate. Pupils are eager to learn in lessons, and there is little disruption to learning. Pupils feel safe. They do not worry about bullying, as they feel they all get along well with one another. Pupils know that if bullying did happen, adults would deal with it straightaway.
What the school should improve
- Assessment of pupils' knowledge and skills in subjects beyond English and mathematics is developing. At present, leaders do not have a clear understanding of how well pupils' knowledge builds in the wider curriculum. This means some gaps in pupils' learning can go unchecked. Leaders should develop better ways to check pupils' learning in the wider curriculum so that any gaps in understanding can be addressed.
- The targets and strategies identified to support pupils with SEND are sometimes not specific enough. This means that some teachers are not clear on the strategies to use to help particular pupils. Leaders should work with staff to give them better guidance of the small steps needed to support these pupils to help them to learn well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 235
Schools near Sacred Heart Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Wingrove Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Stocksfield Avenue Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Canning Street Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Barbara Brown
- Phone
- 01912746695
- Address
- Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XZ
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- URN
- 145624
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.