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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
- Secondary
- Hartlepool TS25 4HA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: New behaviour policy has positive impact, poor behavior dealt with
Academic Progress: Currently, the quality of education and the standards that pupils achieve are not good enough.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils' behaviour is not good enough, and lessons are sometimes disrupted by poor behaviour.
Academic Progress: Older pupils receive 'mastery' sessions and tutoring
Qualifications and Training: Teachers received effective training
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not check carefully what all pupils know, creating gaps in learning. Teaching is more secure in the sixth form.
Current Educational Practices: New approaches to curriculum delivery implemented
Strengths and Challenges: Consistency across staff improved, some pupils not achieving well
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions and find out what others think.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear improvement plan monitored regularly
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders from the trust have made significant changes to ensure school improvement continues to move forward.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have prioritised creating a broad and ambitious curriculum for pupils. However, new systems and policies are still embedding.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong oversight by leaders on emerging patterns
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders make sure that the information pupils receive is well-matched to any risks they might face.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Poor behaviour dealt with consistently
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Improvements in behaviour noted
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding, but some pupils feel that actions taken against bullying are not effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school promotes the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award and offers a range of opportunities enthusiastically participated by younger pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form value the advice and guidance they receive about their future plans.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older pupils receive additional support
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is strong, and these pupils are supported effectively to achieve alongside their peers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils receive necessary support to access curriculum
Subjects Offered: The range of subject options available to those in sixth form is impressive, including government and politics, law, and sociology A levels.
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About Us
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1466 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
83.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | 15.1 | 21.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 38% | 48% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.10% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 27.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 43.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 24.57% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.29% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.90 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.6% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 242 | 188 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 61% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 9.6% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.6% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 47.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 16.57% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.72 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 246 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.6% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 57.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 14% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.2% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.8% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 3 | 27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 1 | 42.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 16.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 5.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 2 | 8.67% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 167 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 54.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 12.8% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 2 | 26.33% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 5 | 6.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 7 | 10.83% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.44 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.2% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 183 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.2% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 32.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 10.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.6% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 7.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 25.67% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 40.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 22.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 9.17% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.25% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 255 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 67.75% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 17% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 18% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 18.75% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.75% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.81 | 18.22 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.16 | 17.05 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.10% | 5.47% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 89 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 59.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 12% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 11.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.13 | 21.39 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.41 | 21.03 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.4% | 3.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 82 | 243 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 83% | 60.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 14.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.26 4 | 22.31 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.06 1 | 22.01 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.2% | 7.33% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 129 | 257 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 58.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 12.67% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 11% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 12.67% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.85 3 | 19.55 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.55 4 | 19.87 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.4% | 8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 16% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.33% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.49 | 19.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.76 | 21.79 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.5% | 11.93% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 35% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 21% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 15.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.5% | 4.23% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th 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 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Local authority ratio 17 : 1