English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Mark Street, Wapping, London, E1 8DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. It ranks 31st of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2013, report published 23 May 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 February 2022
English Martyrs is a happy and diverse community where everybody aims to embody the school's values of love, respect and honesty. Staff, governors and pupils described the school as being like a 'big happy family'. Pupils thrive in the nurturing environment. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils rise to these expectations. They achieve well and want to be successful. Pupils show positive attitudes to learning, and they behave well in class and around the school. They work and play well together, and encourage and support each other. Pupils are confident that staff will listen to them and do their best to help if they have any concerns. Pupils said that incidents of bullying or poor behaviour are rare. Staff deal swiftly with any problems that arise. Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences that enhance their broader development and raise their awareness of the world around them. They actively contribute to the life of the school as members of the school council, 'eco-warriors' and prayer monitors. Leaders support pupils in developing their interests and talents. For example, pupils take part in many enrichment activities, including visits and residential trips. They also enjoy music, sports and games clubs.
What the school should improve
- In a few cases, teachers' subject knowledge is not consistently strong across all subjects. For example, while teachers have worked hard to implement the history curriculum, some staff need more guidance on how to deliver elements of subject planning and check that pupils build on what they already know. Leaders should continue to support staff to strengthen their subject expertise.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
19 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
177 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
| Harry Gosling Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| The Aldgate School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Patrick Devereux
- Phone
- 02077090182
- Address
- St Mark Street, Wapping, London, E1 8DJ
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 100962
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.