Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE16 6NU
10 simple reasons to choose Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Burnopfield
State primary school (academy converter) in Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Burnopfield
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and one of the 7 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.6 pupils per class and 22.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 25% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Burnopfield
Independent Prep Schools
Dame Allan's Junior School (7.6 miles); Newcastle Preparatory School (7.9 miles); RGS Junior School (8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Burnopfield Primary School (0.9 miles); Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (8 miles); Dame Allan's Senior School (8.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Emmanuel College (3.4 miles); St Thomas More Catholic School (5.2 miles); Grace College (5.8 miles).