English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, based in Rugby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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 currently has around 190 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.7% boys and 55.3% girls. Around 12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.6%. indian pupils make up about 14.7% , followed by african at 13.7%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: High Street, Rugby, CV21 4EE
Website: www.emc.magnificat.org.uk
Telephone: 01788543423
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Warwickshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rebekah Jones
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149303

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 190
Number of Boys: 85
Number of Girls: 105

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British42.60%81
Indian14.70%28
African13.70%26
Unclassified6.80%13
Other Mixed5.30%10
Other Asian4.70%9
Other White4.20%8
Other Black2.10%4
Chinese1.60%3
Gypsy/Roma1.60%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%2
Irish1.10%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%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: Below Average (-2.8)
Writing: Well Below Average (-5.8)
Maths: Below Average (-2.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillmorton Primary School
Watts Lane , Hillmorton CV21 4PE
- not rated 781 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillmorton Primary School
Watts Lane , Hillmorton CV21 4PE
4out of 4 781 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hillmorton First School
Watts Lane , Hillmorton CV21 4PE
- not rated 781 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Paddox First School
Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HR
- not rated 1,135 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbots Farm Junior School
Abbotts Way , CV21 4AP
- not rated 1,234 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillmorton Middle School
Moat Farm Drive , Hillmorton CV21 4HQ
- not rated 291 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paddox Middle School
Fareham Avenue , CV22 5HS
- not rated 1,306 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ashlawn School
Ashlawn Road , Hillmorton CV22 5ET
- not rated 707 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashlawn School
Ashlawn Road , CV22 5ET
- not rated 707 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Houlton School
Signal Drive , Houlton CV23 1ED
3out of 4 2,714 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road , CV21 3AG
- not rated 3,026 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road , CV21 3AG
4out of 4 3,026 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rugby College of Further Education
Lower Hillmorton Road , CV21 3QS
- not rated 2,228 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avon Park School
St John's Avenue , CV22 5HR
- not rated 1,167 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eastern Area Pupil Referral Unit
Faraday Hall , Lower Hillmorton Road CV21 3TU
- not rated 2,168 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Quest Academy
Anderson Avenue , CV22 5PE
3out of 4 3,025 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.