English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nottingham, NG10 4DA · Derbyshire · primary school
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5th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 9.4/10 against 3,623 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
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 Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for development?
What Ofsted said about English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is described as a school where "pupils thrive in the school's caring and supportive environment." Leaders have established a culture of "high expectations and ambition" that is evident across all aspects of school life, from curriculum design to personal development. The inspection highlights that pupils feel "happy, safe and motivated to learn," resulting in high attendance and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above the national average" with leaders acting "swiftly to remove barriers" to learning.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, well designed and carefully sequenced," ensuring pupils build knowledge cumulatively.
- Staff demonstrate "deep subject knowledge" and apply consistent teaching strategies, with early reading identified as a "clear strength."
- Inclusion is "central to the school’s ethos," with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Governance is "highly effective and collaborative," with leaders prioritising staff well-being and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue work to improve the curriculum so that "disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their peers over time," as progress for this group is "not yet consistent."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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