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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2SA, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.6 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
467
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 52% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 79% nationally. While the percentage achieving a higher standard is lower at 7%, parent satisfaction and community involvement appear strong, making it a supportive environment for young learners. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates some room for improvement relative to other schools.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% 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 British40.7%
Asian Pakistani24.8%
Asian Indian8.1%
Asian Bangladeshi7.1%
Black African6.4%
Asian Other5.6%
Other2.4%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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54.98793, -1.66748 · NE5 2SA
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN148445
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.emcps.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham rated by Ofsted?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2012.
Is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham a good school?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham scores 24.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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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