Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham currently has around 467 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 24.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Beaufront Gardens, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SA |
| Website: | www.emcps.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01912747463 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Maria Elliott |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148445 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 467 |
| Number of Boys: | 247 |
| Number of Girls: | 220 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.70% | 190 |
| Pakistani | 24.80% | 116 |
| Indian | 8.10% | 38 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.10% | 33 |
| African | 6.40% | 30 |
| Other Asian | 5.60% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 11 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Nursery School Axwell Park View , Scotswood NE15 6NR | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Road Nursery School Atkinson Road , Benwell NE4 8XT | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Nursery School 97-101 Elswick Road , Elswick NE4 6JR | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' RC Primary School Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham Beaufront Gardens , Fenham NE5 2SA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary School Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Walling Primary Academy Lindfield Avenue , Blakelaw NE5 3PL | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowgate Primary School Cypress Avenue , Fenham NE4 9SJ | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic High School Fenham Hall Drive , Fenham NE4 9YH | - not rated | 908 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redewood School Pooley Road , NE5 2ST | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lemington Middle School West Denton Road , NE15 7LS | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel Park Middle School Granville Drive , Chapel Park NE5 1SH | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Solutions Academy Condercum Road , NE4 8XJ | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Academy Denton Road , NE15 6AF | 2out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silverhill School Stocksfield Avenue , NE5 2DX | - not rated | 799 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ashlyns Unit Stocksfield Avenue , Silverhill Centre NE5 2DX | - not rated | 799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 837 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Schools Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Allan's Girls' School Fowberry Crescent , Fenham NE4 9YJ | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.