English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2024
Children experience a very positive start to their education in the early years at this school. They settle into the routines and rhythms of school life quickly. Their language skills blossom under the guidance of the welcoming staff. Pupils are happy at work and play in this calm, orderly and caring school. They behave well in lessons and are eager to acquire new skills and knowledge. Pupils know the types of repeated poor behaviour that constitute bullying. The school deals with the rare incidents of bullying appropriately and quickly. Pupils benefit from the provision for outdoor play and learning during the less-structured times of the school day. They thrive in the school's safe, secure, well-maintained and well-supervised outdoor learning environment. The school meets the individual needs of its pupils and their families well through its knowledgeable teaching and support staff. All staff are ambitious for the pupils in their care. They follow the school's expectations, its 'Be-attitudes', for teaching and learning. The pupils who attend English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics. By the time pupils leave Year 6, they are well prepared for the demands of secondary schooling.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school does not have a thorough understanding of the existing gaps in pupils' knowledge. In these subjects, pupils' needs are not met well consistently. The school should continue to refine its assessment procedures to ensure teachers know the curriculum content that needs to be taught next.
- Some pupils do not attend school often enough. These pupils miss important learning and fall behind their friends. The school should continue its work with pupils' families to ensure that their children attend school regularly and make the academic progress of which they are capable.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
472 pupils on roll, with places for 420
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
- 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.