English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Wakefield, WF2 9DD · Wakefield · primary school
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40th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 2,222 of them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Bikeability Cycle Training, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school with an "ambitious curriculum underpinned by Catholic values" that has created a "caring and warm culture." Pupils are reported to be well behaved, polite, and keen to engage with visitors, benefiting from positive relationships with staff and the local community.
Strengths
- The early years provision offers an "extremely positive start to learning," supported by home visits and early identification of needs.
- Reading is "prioritised throughout the school," with consistent phonics teaching and quick interventions for those struggling.
- Staff apply the behaviour policy consistently, and pupils agree it is "fair."
- Leaders and the trust deliver "highly effective professional development," ensuring staff workload and well-being are considered carefully.
- Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as peer buddies and school councillors, and they know how to stay safe online and in the real world.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the range of knowledge is "too broad," and the school must refine key vocabulary and identify "small steps of learning" to help pupils embed knowledge.
- The school needs to establish consistent systems for checking pupils’ progress across the wider curriculum to address gaps in understanding.
- Support for some pupils with SEND lacks a "precise focus on their individual learning needs," hindering their progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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