English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 108 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. It ranks 78th of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 November 2012, report published 21 December 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths52%

52%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

472 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals35.2%

35.2%, 8.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48.9%

48.9%, 27.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.6%

13.6%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Thomas Walling Primary Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Stocksfield Avenue Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Hilton Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	80% met the expected standard
Wingrove Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard	59% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP BEWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Miss Maria Elliott
Phone: 01912747463
Website: emcps.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2SA
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
URN: 148445

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.