English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Rugby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, inclusive school where children thrive. The school has excellent support systems in place for all pupils, particularly those needing extra help, and teachers create a warm environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Reading is a real strength with enthusiastic young readers, and the school enriches learning through visits and trips that bring the curriculum to life.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support with adults knowing pupils well as individuals and effective support for pupils with SEND -
- Consistent teaching approach in most subjects with clear explanations that help pupils understand new learning -
- Prioritises reading with pupils developing regular reading habits and receiving swift catch-up support -
- Pupils experience enriching opportunities including trips, visits and leadership roles that prepare them for life in modern Britain -
- Well-trained staff in phonics with consistent teaching across the school
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack secure subject knowledge in a small number of subjects, which affects how well pupils learn -
- Assessment information is not used effectively enough in a few subjects to identify gaps and misconceptions -
- Handwriting expectations are not consistently high enough, with some pupils not developing letter formation skills as quickly as they could
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with pupils learning how to keep themselves safe including online and feeling well supported by trusted adults.
Extracurricular Activities
Museums and heritage visits, 10 Downing Street trip, residential trips, competitive and non-competitive sports, school council, eco committee, faith leaders roles, breakfast club
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a warm and welcoming school where pupils are proud to be members and enjoy coming to school. The school has a well thought-out curriculum with high expectations for achievement, and pupils behave well and feel safe and happy.
At a Glance
15.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has remained stable at around 73%. Writing has improved from 0% to 79%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
176 pupils
210 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rugby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rugby
Admissions Demand - Warwickshire
Places available
7,187
Applications
6,166
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.91481%
Overall absence
7.25389%
Persistent absence
193
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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