Question 1

Is Sacred Heart Catholic High School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sacred Heart was rated Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in December 2024, the fourth consecutive Outstanding judgement. Current GCSE results are strong, with an overall GCSE rank of 778th in England and Progress 8 of +0.54. The school holds World Class Schools accreditation and Platinum Artsmark status.

Question 2

How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic High School?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are coordinated through Newcastle City Council. The school is significantly oversubscribed with 610 applications for 253 places. Catholic baptism provides priority, though up to 10% of places are available through performing arts aptitude assessment.

Question 3

Do you have to be Catholic to attend Sacred Heart Catholic High School?

Accepted Answer

No. The school encourages applications from girls outside Catholic education. However, baptised Catholic children receive priority in admissions after looked-after children and those with EHCPs naming the school.

Question 4

What are the GCSE results at Sacred Heart Catholic High School?

Accepted Answer

In the current GCSE dataset, 28% of GCSE grades were 9-7 and Attainment 8 was 52.1. The school ranks 1,212th out of 3,895 in England for GCSE academic outcomes, with an overall GCSE rank of 778th and a local Newcastle-upon-Tyne rank of 3rd. Progress 8 of +0.54 shows students exceed expected progress significantly.

Question 5

What performing arts opportunities does Sacred Heart offer?

Accepted Answer

Extensive opportunities including RSC Lead School partnership with student performances at Stratford, Newcastle music hub status with rock bands and string ensembles, state-of-the-art auditorium and dance studio, and Platinum Artsmark accreditation.

Question 6

What are the A-level results at Sacred Heart?

Accepted Answer

In the current A-level dataset, 20% of grades were A*/A and 50% were A*-B. The school ranks 1,194th out of 2,549 in England for A-level academic outcomes, with an overall sixth-form rank of 743rd and a local Newcastle-upon-Tyne rank of 4th.

Question 7

Where do Sacred Heart students go after sixth form?

Accepted Answer

Destination outcomes should be checked against the latest leavers data because university, apprenticeship and employment percentages can change by cohort.

Question 8

Is Sacred Heart Catholic High School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, significantly. The most recent admissions cycle saw 610 applications for 253 places, a ratio of 2.4 applicants per place. Catholic baptism provides priority, with up to 10% of places available through performing arts aptitude.

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