SchoolScoresSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6NU
01207 270396 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
74% — 10 points above the Gateshead average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gateshead. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gateshead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 90th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 89th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 90th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 14.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 10.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 71st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 59th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 10.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Burnopfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clover Hill Community Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowlands Gill Community Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whickham Parochial CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tanfield Lea Community Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Community Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fellside Community Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shield Row Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Washingwell Community Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2024.
How did Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
100% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140638.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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