Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor

Byermoor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6NU
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6NU
197 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
10.20% FSM %
93 Boys
104 Girls
About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is a Primary Academies serving Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the surrounding area in Gateshead with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 197 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sean Woods.

Information on Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Gateshead
Region North East
Administrative District Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward Whickham South and Sunniside
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-03-2014
UKPRN 10045196
URN 140638
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Claire Illes Chair of Local Governing Body 03/12/2020 22/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Michelle Sanders Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 — N/A
Joanne Cervantes Local Governor 29/02/2024 28/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sean Gilholme Local Governor 17/02/2025 16/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Claire Iles Local Governor 23/12/2024 22/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Endre Kormas Local Governor 28/05/2025 27/05/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Vicky Parker Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Elected by parents
April Spears Local Governor 17/02/2022 16/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Danielle Thronber Local Governor 02/07/2025 01/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sean Woods Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Burnopfield Primary School
1.74 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Clover Hill Community Primary School
2.72 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Rowlands Gill Community Primary School
2.74 km • Rowlands Gill
Other
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
2.96 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Tanfield Lea Community Primary School
3.31 km • Stanley
Other
Highfield Community Primary School
3.35 km • Rowlands Gill
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor has 197 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is Mr Sean Woods.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is at Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6NU, in the Gateshead local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor: Does not have a sixth form.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sean Woods
Byermoor, Burnopfield, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6NU
01207270396
www.sacredheartbyemoor.bwcet.com
Location
NE16 6NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140638
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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