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English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0FJ, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.5 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,167
Capacity
1,066
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally and 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 81% of pupils progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 35%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 54.0 | Top 17% 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%. | 77% | Top 21% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% 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%. | 81% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 84 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other22.0%
Asian Indian19.0%
Black African16.3%
White British14.3%
Black Other6.8%
Asian Other6.5%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed Other2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.5%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.65087, -1.15955 · LE4 0FJ
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN146196
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.englishmartyrs.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2014.
Is English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy a good school?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy scores 70.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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