Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary
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Attainment 8 of 50.4 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 76%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.21
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.45, 0.02]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 144 | 50.4 | — | 75.7% | 33.3% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 140 | 48.6 | -0.21 | 72.9% | 30.0% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 139 | 49.3 | -0.16 | 65.0% | 38.0% | 4.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 141 | 53.6 | -0.39 | 75.0% | 26.0% | 4.6 |
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School information
| URN | 142273 |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Louise Dwyer |
| Trust | NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | TS10 1PJ |
| Latest pupils | 144 |
| FSM eligible | 29.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Mersey Road, Redcar, North Yorkshire, TS10 1PJ
https://sacredheart.npcat.org.uk1642487100| DfE number | 4639 |
| UKPRN | 10053885 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Publication date | 25 Sept 2022 |