English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Leicester for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 12th of 33 secondary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2014, report published 9 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
This is a school where leaders and staff want the best for their pupils. It is a genuine community, with a caring ethos. The values of the school are woven through every aspect of the life of the school. Pupils take pride in the school and enjoy coming here. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the pupils. Teachers deliver the curriculum well in lessons. As a result, pupils develop the knowledge and skills that they need for their next stage in learning. Pupils' achievement at the end of key stage 4 is improving over time. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Bullying is rare, and when it occurs, pupils are confident that it will be dealt with. Pupils and staff treat each other with mutual respect. Pupils say that they feel safe in school. Pupils enjoy taking on additional responsibilities and contributing to the life of the school. For example, sixth-form students mentor and support younger pupils. Pupils take part enthusiastically in activities outside of lessons, such as providing music for school liturgies.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not always as demanding as it could be. This means that some pupils with high prior attainment do not have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and extend their understanding of some topics. School leaders should ensure that the curriculum meets the learning needs of all pupils, including the most able.
- In some subjects, there are insufficient checks in place to ensure that pupils routinely spell common or subject-specific words correctly. Leaders should ensure that pupils use subject-specific terminology appropriately and that they write with confidence and accuracy.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
189 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
115 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,143 pupils on roll, with places for 1,066
Schools near English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Leys School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| Brook Mead Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Babington Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.0 |
| The Herewoode Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Castle Mead Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Principal Mathew Calen
- Phone
- 01162428880
- Address
- Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJ
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 146196
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.