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Secondary schools in Fenham

All 2 secondary schools in Fenham.

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  1. Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Areas graded
    • Catholic
    • Girls
    • Sixth form

    Results close to the Fenham average.

    322 first choices for 225 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1651.8

    Fenham 51.8England 46.2

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    Pupils
    1,424
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  2. Dame Allan's Schools

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Nursery
    • Sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the Fenham average.

    Attainment 8 at 1632.9

    Fenham 51.8England 46.2

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    Pupils
    1,240
    Pupils per teacher
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Four things worth knowing in Fenham

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    2 of the 2 secondary schools in Fenham have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Fenham, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Fenham, teaching 2,664 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 1 independent school.

Pupils in Fenham scored an average Attainment 8 of 51.8 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

39.8% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,193 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 26.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Fenham?
There are 2 secondary schools in Fenham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How are secondary schools in Fenham ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Fenham secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Fenham is 15:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Fenham?
When choosing a secondary school in Fenham, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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