English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 28th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2012, report published 11 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Pupils embody the values of this nurturing, caring and supportive school. Pupils' needs are at the heart of every decision the school makes. An atmosphere where respect is commonplace has been created by the school. Pupils flourish because they are cared for deeply. They are eager to attend school and enjoy their learning. As the school's mission statement says, pupils learn to love, learn and grow together. Pupils feel safe and happy in this school. They are routinely kind to each other. Their behaviour at all points of the day is praiseworthy. The school has high expectations that everyone should be respectful, show kindness, be courteous, be determined and show care. These are impressively realised. The expectations are modelled by an extremely dedicated, caring and skilful staff. The school is a place where each pupil is known as an individual and treated as such. The school is aspirational for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is evidenced in the ambitious curriculum that the school has designed for its pupils. As a result, pupils, including those with SEND, make strong progress through the curriculum during their time at the school.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not always provide pupils with the opportunity to link their current work to knowledge learned in previous year groups. As a result, pupils are not always able to use this knowledge to help them deepen and extend their current learning. The school should ensure there are effective opportunities planned for pupils to revisit and recap their learning that has taken place in previous year groups.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
178 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Southwick Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Grange Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lianne Peart
- Phone
- 01915488330
- Address
- Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 148913
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.