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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
- Primary
- Birmingham B11 3JW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Skilled staff teach phonics well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have created an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not always recognize when some pupils are ready to move on.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Assessment systems in mathematics and English are well established.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support in class during the day works very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils know how to behave and routines are well understood.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported by skilled staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils do not worry about bullying. Staff sort out any problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff use an online system to record any concerns, followed up quickly by leaders.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate leaders welcoming them at the gate.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend a wide range of clubs, including Spanish, gardening, music and multi-skills.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported by leaders and governors.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment systems help teachers to deepen pupils' learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some staff do not adapt their practice so that pupils develop as well as they could.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: School's assessment systems are established in mathematics and English but need refinement in foundation subjects.
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About Us
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 351 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for the Catholic Primary School of the English Martyrs. We anticipate that it gives you a thorough overview of our school. We are a really pleasant school where everyone gets along, including the teachers, parents, governors, and students. We know that our school community is most successful when we work together, therefore we welcome the support of our parents and governors to enable the children to be the best that they can be. You have a lot of options to get involved in school activities, and we value all of your important contributions to our school community. Through our faith, we significantly influence our children to be a force for good in the world. We think it's critical that our kids grow up knowing and trusting God as their creator. This enables the students to uphold the high standards taught at English Martyrs' School for the rest of their life, starting when they are young adults. We strive to engender in our children a lifelong love of learning to enable them to make every effort to maintain and exceed our high standards enabling them to become faithful, conscientious, contributing citizens of the future. Please schedule a visit if you would like to see our school; we are always delighted to take guests around.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 25.8 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 6 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 7 | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 19 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1