English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, Wakefield
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wakefield, part of The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 51 schools in Wakefield with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wakefield (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Wakefield and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (73% in reading, 80% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are St Michael's CofE Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths); Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 62% reading, 70% maths); Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 80% maths); and The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School (0.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths).
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Michael's CofE AcademyWakefield Snapethorpe Primary SchoolWakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolThe Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
The trust
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is one of 15 schools run by The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 15 schools in The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust
Who goes there
In 2026, 42 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 6 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George A Green Road (at), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 331 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wakefield (130), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy are Trinity Academy Cathedral (0.9 miles) and Horbury Academy (1.3 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
30.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Wakefield; for families living there:
- Wakefield's school travel policy: Home To School Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 19 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wakefield is 13 (the median across 157 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
197 pupils
204 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wakefield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wakefield
Across Wakefield council
Places available
4,391
Applications
3,654
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wakefield council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
21.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
98
Boys
125
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,220
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,966
Per pupil
£1324k
Total funding
£97k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
21.2%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Questions parents ask about English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
What are SATs results like at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Of the pupils at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2020 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, Wakefield allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Classes at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has around 223 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
6% of sessions were missed at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy in 2024/25. 21.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Apply through Wakefield's coordinated admissions process, naming English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 19 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 4 on a bicycle and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wakefield is 13 (the median across 157 schools, same distance and years).
Where is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)