OFSTED Inspection: 13th & 14th December 2023 – Overall Effectiveness is GOOD
We are delighted that we were rated GOOD in all areas by Ofsted in December 2023! For more information on our journey please see our blog. Here is an extract from the report:
“The school has an ambitious curriculum underpinned by Catholic values. It has worked hard to create a caring and warm culture. Pupils make progress over time and enjoy their lessons. Adults have positive relationships with pupils and care deeply about them. There is an air of friendliness and positivity across the school. Pupils are keen to talk to visitors and tell them all about their school.
The school has built positive relationships with the local community over time. Leaders support pupils and their wider families and engage the help of external support networks, where appropriate. This has a positive effect on the well-being of pupils in school. There is a relationship of trust between the school and the community. The school ensures that pupils are well behaved and polite. Staff apply the school behaviour policy consistently. Pupils agree that the policy is fair. In most lessons, and at social times, pupils know how to talk to, respect and look after each other.
The school has ensured that dedicated pastoral staff are in place to support learning. Pupils can identify ‘safe adults’ who they can talk to about any issues. Pupils develop leadership skills by becoming peer buddies, librarians, school councillors and eco-councillors. Pupils particularly enjoy the educational visits they experience and say these are their best memories of the school.”
Ofsted Reports
Our most recent Ofsted report can be accessed on our Rating and reports page on the Ofsted website.
Section 48 RE Inspection
Our most recent Section 48 Inspection report can be accessed on the Catholic Schools Inspectorate Reports page on the Diocese of Leeds website.
The report explains that our school is a deeply committed and caring community which is united in promoting the Catholic life of the school. They ensure that a wealth of opportunities are provided to ensure pupils, staff and families develop their own personal relationships with God. Pupils are extremely polite and helpful to visitors and this goes hand in hand with their excellent behaviour. They willingly accept responsibility for caring for each other. Teaching is good, some is outstanding and pupils are motivated by the well embedded creative approach that the school employs in the teaching of RE.
Performance Tables
Our school performance table can be found on the English Martyrs Catholic Primary School page on the Compare school and college performance in England website.
Key Stage 2 Results
Our latest published results can be found on our Headline Data page.
Catholic Schools Inspectorate (Section 48) Inspection – April 2025
Our most recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate inspection took place in spring 2025. You can read the full report here: EMS Catholic Schools Inspection Report (PDF).