English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Rochester, 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 204 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 16.7% 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.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.8%. african pupils make up about 32.4% , followed by other white at 13.2%
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: | Frindsbury Road, Rochester, ME2 4JA |
| Website: | http://www.englishmartyrs.medway.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01634718964 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Medway |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Catherine Thacker |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150465 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 106 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
| White British | 32.80% | 67 |
| African | 32.40% | 66 |
| Other White | 13.20% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | - not rated | 483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chapter School Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rede School Carnation Road , Watling Street ME2 2SX | - not rated | 2,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Strood Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.