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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Wakefield, WF2 9DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#4,304
of 13,686 nationally

About English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School sits within the Wakefield local authority, where it ranks 37th out of 97 primary schools. That places it comfortably in the top half of the borough, though it sits behind a cluster of top-performing peers including Jerry Clay Academy, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, and Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, all of which share a ranking score of 93. The school is a Roman Catholic voluntary academy for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Sarah Spencer. It currently has 217 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 210, and 32 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category — a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020, when leadership, quality of education, and early years provision were all marked as needing improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressDewsbury Road, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 9DD
HeadteacherSarah Spencer
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity217 / 210 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChessChoirFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: ems.bkcat.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.