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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

Sunderland, SR5 5AUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#4,360
of 13,686 nationally

About English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School in Sunderland is a smaller-than-average primary, currently teaching 192 pupils against a capacity of 210. That leaves some physical headroom, but demand is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 30 applications for just 22 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.36. Of those 30 applications, 20 were first-preference choices, and all 20 received offers — meaning every family who put it first got in, but anyone listing it lower faced a tougher route. The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage: 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%. As a Roman Catholic voluntary-aided school, its admissions criteria will prioritise faith families, which likely shapes the intake as much as the local catchment. The school also offers nursery provision, so children can join from age three.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRedcar Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
HeadteacherLianne Peart
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils192
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity192 / 210 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCross CountryRoundersCricketDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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