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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 467
Number of Boys: 247
Number of Girls: 220

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.70%190
Pakistani24.80%116
Indian8.10%38
Bangladeshi7.10%33
African6.40%30
Other Asian5.60%26
Other (any other ethnic group)2.40%11
Other White1.70%8
White and Asian1.30%6
Other Mixed0.90%4
Chinese0.40%2
Other Black0.40%2
White and Black African0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.0)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.4)
Maths: Above Average (2.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
64%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
104.6
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.