The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.0
10.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,167
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Principal Mathew Calen (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEnglish Martyrs Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Beaumont Leys School
Secondary · 493m away
Stokes Wood Primary School
Primary · 606m away
Brook Mead Academy
Secondary · 763m away
Barley Croft Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Parks Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Inglehurst Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 1,167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy take?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is in Leicester, LE4 0FJ, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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