English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Hartlepool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

Hartlepool, TS254HA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.57
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.1%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
2 November 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Catcote Road
Hartlepool, TS254HA
Phone
1429273790
Website
ems.bhcet.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140867
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA
Website
https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1647 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,466
Free School Meals
31.6% (463 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.5
Ebacc English:
98.4%
Ebacc Entry:
22.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.3%
Ebacc Languages:
52.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.57
Progress 8 Range:
-0.75 to -0.40
University Progression:
51.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
110 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.1 (+10.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
92 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
183
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,466 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Compassion and Justice Confidence and Self-belief Respect and Responsibility Honesty and Resilience

Catholic ethos; school is part of the Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle; values rooted in gospel teaching; school operates as a faith community emphasizing compassionate, just, respectful and honest conduct.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head of School Glenn Thompson emphasizes Catholic ethos, strong pastoral care, high aspirations, a broad and enriched curriculum, and partnership with families to support students' academic and personal development.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced curriculum Enrichment beyond the classroom

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