Ofsted Report Jan 2024

Following our visit from OFSTED on 24 and 25 January 2024, I am happy to say that English Martyrs’ continues to be a ‘Good’ school. Here is a flavour of what the inspector said about our school:

• Pupils thrive at English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School.
• Pupils are happy at work and play in this calm, orderly and caring school. They behave well in lessons and are eager to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Pupils benefit from the provision for outdoor play and learning during the less-structured times of the school day. They thrive in the school’s safe, secure, well-maintained and well-supervised outdoor learning environment.
• All staff are ambitious for the pupils in their care.
• Pupils with SEND are fully included in all aspects of school life. Their academic needs are considered and met well.
• Effective leaders value the staff highly and take appropriate action to manage their workload.
• The school ensures that effective local, national and global citizenship is learned through activities such as recycling, supporting foodbanks and conserving water
• Pupils, from the youngest to the oldest, articulate the difference between right and wrong precisely. They have an extensive knowledge of some of the world religions through attending this multi-cultural school in which everyone’s backgrounds and talents are recognised and celebrated.