English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
328
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Southwark community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 328 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 330 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher John Camilleri, it falls under Southwark local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7418th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 60 in Southwark.
English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 19 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Chess, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southwark, English Martyrs' Roman Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the London 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Flint Street, London, Southwark, SE17 1RB |
| Headteacher | John Camilleri |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Number of Pupils | 328 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.7% |
| School Capacity | 328 / 330 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Feb 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7418th of 13,686
Nationally
1216th of 1,592
In London
42nd of 60
In Southwark
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Flint Street, London
Southwark, SE17 1RB
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