English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland, Sunderland

In its own words: "It is with great pride and joy that I welcome you to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, a valued member of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. Our school community is truly special - made up of enthusiastic and talented children, dedicated and passionate staff, a committed and supportive local governing committee, and engaged, caring parents."

In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Sunderland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (74% in reading, 78% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland are Willow Wood Community Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Northern Saints Church of England Academy (0.5 miles, 75% reading, 86% maths); Southwick Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 54% reading, 60% maths); and Grange Park Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 65% maths).

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is one of 31 schools run by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (95%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (53%).

34.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 11.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%) and Black (16%).

In 2026, 36 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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 autism.

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Redcar Rd-marley Pots (w-bound), 90 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland issued 6 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland are Red House Academy (0.4 miles), Castle View Enterprise Academy (1.3 miles) and Monkwearmouth Academy (1.5 miles).