The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lianne Peart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Redcar Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Wood Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Red House Academy
Secondary · 616m away
Hylton Red House Primary School
Primary · 857m away
Northern Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 857m away
Northern Saints Church of England Academy
Primary · 857m away
Hylton Red House Nursery School
Nursery · 870m away
Harry Watts Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Beacon of Light School
Free school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland take?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is in Sunderland, SR5 5AU, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland have a sixth form?
No, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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