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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.1 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
217
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, and the school is better than 56% of others in the area, indicating a strong community reputation. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.4%
Black African14.7%
White Other12.4%
Mixed W+B African6.5%
Mixed Other3.7%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.67798, -1.53115 · WF2 9DD
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141595
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ems.bkcat.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy scores 56.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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