Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East NE16 6NU · Gateshead
#255 of 811 primary schools in North East
#5138 of 15,697 nationally
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is a academy primary located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Gateshead local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 187 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 255th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 187; capacity filled 89%.
There are 133 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor ranks 47th of 129 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)74%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)4%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 187
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 74%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 4%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Burnopfield Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
351 students · 1.7 km away
Clover Hill Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 2.7 km away
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 2.7 km away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students · 3.0 km away
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
Stanley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
325 students · 3.3 km away
Highfield Community Primary School
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
112 students · 3.3 km away
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield
Rowlands Gill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
81 students · 3.3 km away
Fellside Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 3.4 km away
Whickham School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,690 students · 3.6 km away
Tanfield School
Stanley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
739 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Zetland Primary School
Redcar · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
Green Lane Church of England Primary School
Barnard Castle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Ss Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary Academy
Cramlington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Billingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
Overfields Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
North Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor has a Success Index (England) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #255 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor rank in North East?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor ranks #255 of 811 primary schools in North East and #5138 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor had 187 students in 2025.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor a primary school or a secondary school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.