English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bracken Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 12th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in November 2025.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 25 November 2025, report published 15 January 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 November 2025
Pupils thrive in the school's caring and supportive environment. This creates a deep sense of belonging and helps pupils to enjoy school life. Attendance is high because pupils feel happy, safe and motivated to learn. Most pupils achieve well across all subjects because staff set high expectations and provide consistently effective teaching. Pupils work hard, take pride in their learning and encourage each other to behave well to meet these expectations. They are ambitious for themselves and for their peers. Respect and inclusion are central to school life. Staff and pupils treat each other kindly. Everyone is welcomed and valued. Pupils who speak English as an additional language and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities get the support they need to succeed. Older pupils act as role models for younger children, and leadership roles help pupils develop confidence and resilience. These opportunities also allow pupils to contribute positively to the school community and prepares them well for future responsibilities. Children in the early years settle quickly into routines that promote positive learning habits. They enjoy activities that build early reading, vocabulary and social skills, giving them a very positive start. Well-planned provision ensures that children progress well, developing curiosity, independence and a love of learning. Pupils feel safe and trust staff to help them. Bullying is very rare. Pupils know that any concerns will be dealt with quickly. They consistently behave well. Staff know pupils well and provide the right support so that pupils achieve well over time. The school works closely with parents and carers to ensure that wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. Regular communication and shared goals ensure that pupils thrive. As a result, pupils leave as confident, caring individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should continue their work to improve the curriculum so that disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their peers over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Parklands Infant and Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Longmoor Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Dovedale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Firfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Ellis
- Phone
- 01159733209
- Address
- Bracken Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4DA
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 140070
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.