English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
111%
Capacity
467
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Newcastle upon Tyne community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 467 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Maria Elliott, it falls under Newcastle upon Tyne local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5350th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 55 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Beaufront Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SA |
| Headteacher | Maria Elliott |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Number of Pupils | 467 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.1% |
| School Capacity | 467 / 420 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5350th of 13,686
Nationally
281st of 677
In North East
21st of 55
In Newcastle upon Tyne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beaufront Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SA
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