English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Tower Hamlets. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School.

London, E18DJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 April 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Mark Street
Wapping
London, E18DJ
Phone
2077090182
Website
englishmartyrs.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100962
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
St Mark Street, Wapping, London, E1 8DJ
Website
www.englishmartyrs.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
196 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Westminster
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
180
Free School Meals
22.8% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Illuminated by Christ, we radiate His love"

Faithfulness & Integrity Dignity & Compassion Humility & Gentleness Truth & Justice Forgiveness & Mercy Purity & Holiness Tolerance & Peace Service & Sacrifice

Our Catholic Vision and Values guide all aspects of school life. Gospel Values shape every aspect of school life and provide a practical foundation for living out our Catholic vision. We work closely with our Parish (English Martyrs) and nearby St Patrick’s, celebrate Mass and prayer, and provide Religious Education following the Religious Education Directory. Our RHSE program Life to the Full supports pupils’ growth in faith, relationships and ethics, with a commitment to teaching about other faiths and to interfaith understanding.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Code club Debate club Art club Gardening club Choir Keyboard club Chess club Multi-sports Violin & Cello club

Sports

Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

English Mastery curriculum (White Rose) with an emphasis on reasoning and mastery, linked to a thematic curriculum Phonics implemented through THEP Phonics from Nursery to Year 2, progressing through phases 1-5 and beyond as appropriate Take One Book reading approach with guided reading and class reading journals Purple Mash computing scheme, with access from home and 2Do tasks; LGFL online resources for topic activities; emphasis on online safety in every computing lesson Mathematics: a reasoning-based curriculum with a concrete-pictorial-abstract approach and robust intervention where needed Design & Technology, Art, Geography, History, Science integrated through thematic learning with cross-curricular links RHSE Life to the Full Catholic program integrated into the curriculum with a faith-based approach

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:15am until 8:45am. Afterschool Care runs from 3:15pm until 6:15pm. Breakfast and After School clubs must be booked through the school office.

SEND Provision

SEN Information Report 2025. Our SEND provision includes an experienced SENDCo (Ms Matthews), Teaching Assistants in the classroom, a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), an Educational Psychologist (EP), Tower Hamlets BASS, and Outreach services from Phoenix School (ASD specialists) plus Occupational Therapists and the SPLD team. Parents are invited to termly SEND review meetings and can discuss needs at the school office. The school supports pupils with SEND through small steps in learning and a nurture-oriented environment.

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