SchoolScoresEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD
01924 299244 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Wakefield comparisons use the 62 of its 113 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 87% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wakefield figures pool parents at the Wakefield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
69% — 6 points above the Wakefield average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 34th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.7% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 70th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 10th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 80th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 96th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 70th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 76th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 80th highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Michael's CofE Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Mount Junior Infant and Nursery School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett South Parade Primary 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield St Johns CofE Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2023.
How did English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
91% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 24 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141595.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.