English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Rugby, CV21 4EE · Warwickshire · primary school
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43rd of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.8/10 against 4,083 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, play football, participate in MultiSports, yoga, and Tang Soo Do, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Overview
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is described as a “warm and welcoming” environment where pupils are “safe and happy.” The inspection awarded ‘Good’ across all key judgement areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. Leaders have worked with the trust to implement a well-structured curriculum that prepares pupils effectively for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic learners” with high attendance, behaving well according to the school’s “ready, respectful and safe” rules.
- The curriculum is “well thought out,” with clear expectations for knowledge and skills, supported by enriching trips and visits.
- Strong pastoral care is provided, including effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and initiatives like “worry boxes.”
- Reading is prioritised successfully, with staff teaching phonics consistently and pupils developing “regular habits of reading for pleasure.”
- Staff feel “proud to work” at the school, benefiting from regular training and mentoring within a supportive team culture.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, teachers’ subject knowledge is “less secure,” meaning pupils “do not learn as well as they could.”
- Assessment data is not used as effectively in a few subjects to identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Expectations for handwriting are “not always high enough,” resulting in some pupils not developing successful letter formation skills quickly.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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