English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, part of Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 67th-highest of the 94 schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham in detail
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Newcastle upon Tyne and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 75% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
For September 2026 entry, 68 families put English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham are Thomas Walling Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 83% maths); Sacred Heart Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); Stocksfield Avenue Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Hilton Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 85% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham.
Thomas Walling Primary AcademySacred Heart Primary SchoolStocksfield Avenue Primary SchoolHilton Primary Academy
The trust
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is one of 39 schools run by Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (50%), White British (37%) and Black (6%).
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 7 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Netherby Drive-Heatherslaw Road (nw-bound), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham issued 3 suspensions, 0.6 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, Fenham are Sacred Heart Catholic High School (0.5 miles), St Cuthbert's High School (0.7 miles), Kenton School (1.2 miles) and Excelsior Academy (1.3 miles).
Sacred Heart Catholic High SchoolSt Cuthbert's High SchoolKenton SchoolExcelsior Academy
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2021. Before that, as English Martyrs' RC Primary School (URN 108503), it was rated Good in November 2012.
At a Glance
35.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.4
KS2
16
Total classes
3 classes 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, Fenham
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham.
- Turtle's Wraparound Care Ltd610m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is in Newcastle upon Tyne; for families living there:
Apply to Newcastle upon Tyne for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 43 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 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, Fenham
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
432 pupils
420 places
12 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Across Newcastle upon Tyne council
Places available
3,365
Applications
2,886
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Newcastle upon Tyne council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
25
EHC Plans
18.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 7 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
472
Total Pupils
247
Boys
225
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
19.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,396
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,685
Per pupil
£2766k
Total funding
£224k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
13.4%
Persistent absence
380
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, Fenham
Questions parents ask about English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
What are SATs results like at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
Of the pupils at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in April 2021. Before that, as English Martyrs' RC Primary School (URN 108503), it was rated Good in November 2012.
What is the catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
No fixed boundary. When English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is oversubscribed, Newcastle upon Tyne 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, Fenham?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
Classes at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have 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, Fenham?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham has around 472 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
Does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham have specialist SEN provision?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 7 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
5.6% of sessions were missed at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham in 2024/25. 13.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
Apply through Newcastle upon Tyne's coordinated admissions process, naming English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham 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.
Does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham: Turtle's Wraparound Care Ltd (610m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 43 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Newcastle upon Tyne is 23.5 (the median across 112 schools, same distance and years).
Where is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham is at Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2SA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)