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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA, Hartlepool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.0 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,472
Capacity
1,647
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.2, the school is performing above the national average, though only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Despite having a significant percentage of students progressing to university (72%), parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 48% recommending the school. Currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, parents should weigh these factors carefully when considering this option for their children.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 104 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (149 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
Progress is communicated
75%
School has high expectations
66%
My child is happy
64%
My child feels safe
62%
My child makes good progress
62%
School keeps me informed
58%
School supports development
51%
I'd recommend this school
48%
Behaviour is good
46%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
Asian Other2.9%
White Other2.9%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.67554, -1.23646 · TS25 4HA
School details
Local authorityHartlepool
RegionNorth East
URN140867
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteems.bhcet.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College a good school?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College scores 4.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College?
Based on 149 Ofsted Parent View responses, English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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