English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

189 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score54.0

54.0, 7.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.1%

57.1%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths77.2%

77.2%, 12.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc35.4%

35.4%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.84

4.84, 0.75 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

115 students

Average point score per A level entry31.55

31.55, 3.45 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,143 pupils on roll, with places for 1,066

Eligible for free school meals16.6%

16.6%, 9.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.4%

58.4%, 36.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.6%

9.6%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Beaumont Leys School0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 45.2
Brook Mead Academy0.5 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Babington Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.0
The Herewoode Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Castle Mead Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 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
Website
englishmartyrs.org
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.