How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary have?

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary has 743 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary's Ofsted rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022).

How does Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 in 2025/26.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is located at Mersey Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1PJ.

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

Mersey Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1PJ

Good

Inspected 12 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

47.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

743

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary

Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is an academy converter in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 743 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 (2025/26). 31.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Redcar and Cleveland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 743 / 886 (84%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 July 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.9%

Free school meals

2.3%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

16.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.5

Attainment 8

148 pupils

47.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

96%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.2%

Overall absence

17.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

39.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

6.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£48,064

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,443 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,331

Spend per pupil

£8,087

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Mersey Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1PJ
Phone: 01642487100
Head Teacher: Louise Dwyer
Website: https://sacredheart.npcat.org.uk

Academy Trust

NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?: Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is an academy converter in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary have?: Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary has 743 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary's Ofsted rating?: Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2022).
How does Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 in 2025/26.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary?: Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary is located at Mersey Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 1PJ.

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