Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 34th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gateshead (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 79% in Gateshead and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 81% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor are Burnopfield Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 90% maths); Clover Hill Community Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Rowlands Gill Community Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 74% maths); and Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 93% maths).
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Burnopfield Primary SchoolClover Hill Community Primary SchoolRowlands Gill Community Primary SchoolWhickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
The trust
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is one of 47 schools run by Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 31 pupils (16.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dunston Rail Station, about 3.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lobley Hill Road-Sacred Heart (ne-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, burglary and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Gateshead (176).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Happy, polite and inquisitive pupils abound at Sacred Heart. They love coming to school. Pupils talk with pride to visitors about their learning and the school. Pupils are cared for well by staff who put children first in all they do. Pupils are kept safe by these well-trained staff. Pupils are exceptionally well mannered and courteous. They look after one other. One pupil summed up the thoughts of many by saying, 'When you join Sacred Heart, it's like getting a new family and you've been adopted by the school.'
Leaders establish high expectations for all in this school. Pupils strive to meet these high expectations. Positive learning environments are evident across the school. Pupils' attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils achieve well as a result of knowledgeable staff. Pupils develop a secure bank of knowledge in lessons. The school realises its aim of developing and nurturing pupils 'spiritually, socially, emotionally and academically'.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed subject curriculums that are exciting and engaging for pupils. These curriculums ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), get every opportunity to succeed. Pupils' needs are identified quickly. Effective support is put in place to meet these needs.
Since the previous inspection in 2021, leaders have introduced a new phonics curriculum. This has had a significant positive impact on pupils' achievement in phonics. There is a clear focus on children in early years developing the necessary skills in early reading. This prepares them well for the next stage of their education. Effective teaching of phonics ensures that older pupils become confident and fluent readers. Leaders constantly review these ambitious curriculums. As a result of this review process, some curriculums are new and only recently introduced across the school, including in early years. These need more time to become securely embedded in practice so that the ambition of these curriculums is fully realised.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
12.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 85% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 81% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 76% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gateshead is 11 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Gateshead council
Places available
2,494
Applications
1,785
Got 1st preference
98.1%
Got preferred school
99.8%
All primary applications across Gateshead council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
17.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
187
Total Pupils
86
Boys
101
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
14.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,413
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,071
Per pupil
£1088k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
5.1%
Persistent absence
177
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
What are SATs results like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Of the pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2015 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
No fixed boundary. When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is oversubscribed, Gateshead allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor average 26.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor has around 187 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor in 2024/25. 5.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Apply through Gateshead's coordinated admissions process, naming Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gateshead is 11 (the median across 93 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is at Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6NU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)