English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
URN: 141595 • Wakefield WF2 9DD
Overview
- Name
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 141595
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Spencer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924299244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dewsbury Road, Wakefield WF2 9DD
Summary
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a mixed voluntary academy located in Wakefield, serving 217 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where the Catholic faith is central to all aspects of school life. The ethos is built around eight core virtues: love, practical wisdom, temperance, justice, solidarity, courage, faith, and hope, which are integrated into the curriculum to support the personal development of each child.
The school offers a diverse curriculum enriched with various activities, including trips and workshops, to enhance learning experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration with partner schools within the BKCAT Trust, ensuring that teaching practices are informed by research and expert guidance. The school also has an active Eco and School Council, promoting student engagement and leadership.
Support for pupils is a priority, with a robust pastoral system in place to address any barriers to learning. English Martyrs aims to build strong partnerships between home, school, and parish, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
The school offers a diverse curriculum enriched with various activities, including trips and workshops, to enhance learning experiences. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration with partner schools within the BKCAT Trust, ensuring that teaching practices are informed by research and expert guidance. The school also has an active Eco and School Council, promoting student engagement and leadership.
Support for pupils is a priority, with a robust pastoral system in place to address any barriers to learning. English Martyrs aims to build strong partnerships between home, school, and parish, ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Useful links
- Share on Linked In (governance)
- Attendance & Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND Offer (sen)
- Share on Linked In (sen)
- Parent Information (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Click here (download)
- EMS Catholic Schools Inspection Report (download)
- Letter to the Community of English Martyrs: Catholic School Inspection Report (download)
- Summer 2025 Provider flyer 5 to 16 (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 32.00
- Open date
- 2014-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 98 | 119 | 210 | 32.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 95 | 115 | 210 | 29.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 94 | 122 | 210 | 27.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 94 | 122 | 210 | 27.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 104 | 109 | 210 | 27.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 232 | 113 | 119 | 210 | 21.70 |
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