Sacred Heart Primary School, NEWCASTLE
Sacred Heart Primary School is a primary school for pupils in Newcastle.
Data last updated 18 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Primary School in detail
School in Northern Ireland
Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic maintained school in Northern Ireland, where schools are inspected by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) rather than Ofsted.
125 pupils are enrolled, 27% are entitled to free school meals and 92% are Catholic and 0% Protestant.
27 pupils (22% of those enrolled) are on the special educational needs register at stages 1 to 3 of the Code of Practice, 10 of them with a statement.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Primary School are Cumran Primary School (2.1 miles), St Joseph's Primary School (2.3 miles), St Mary's Aughlisnafin (2.3 miles) and St Joseph's Primary School (3 miles).
Cumran Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Primary SchoolSt Mary's AughlisnafinSt Joseph's Primary School
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sacred Heart Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parterre Crescent, 150 metres away.
Sources: Department of Education (NI) school data; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Department of Education (NI)Inspection
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Sacred Heart Primary School in October 2025.
Source: Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), Northern Ireland.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
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Commute and house prices
Special educational needs
27
Pupils on the SEN register (stages 1 to 3)
21.6%
of pupils enrolled
10
With a statement (stage 3)
17
At stages 1 to 2
From the Department of Education (NI) school census. The department does not publish very small counts, which show here as "Not published".
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Primary School
When was Sacred Heart Primary School last inspected?
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) last published an inspection report on Sacred Heart Primary School in October 2025.
How are places allocated at Sacred Heart Primary School?
Northern Ireland does not use catchment areas. Places at Sacred Heart Primary School are allocated on the school's published admissions criteria through the Education Authority's transfer process, and post-primary schools may use an entrance assessment.
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Primary School?
Apply through the Education Authority's online admissions system, naming Sacred Heart Primary School. Applications usually open in January, and post-primary places may depend on an entrance assessment taken in the previous autumn.
Where is Sacred Heart Primary School?
Sacred Heart Primary School is at 27 MAIN STREET, DUNDRUM, NEWCASTLE, DOWN, BT33 0LU.