How many pupils attend English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy has 1,143 pupils on roll.

What ages does English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy take?

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

How do I apply to English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?

When English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic 'looked after'/'previously looked after' children — Catholic children who are ‘looked after’ or who were ‘previously looked after’; 2. Catholic children — Catholic children; 3. Other 'looked after'/'previously looked after' children — Other children who are ‘looked after’ or who were ‘previously looked after’, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21.5% of pupils at English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic 'looked after'/'previously looked after' children — Catholic children who are ‘looked after’ or who were ‘previously looked after’.
2Catholic children — Catholic children.
3Other 'looked after'/'previously looked after' children — Other children who are ‘looked after’ or who were ‘previously looked after’.
4Catechumens/Eastern Christian Churches — Catechumens, candidates and members of Eastern Christian Churches.
5Other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion.
6Other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader.
7Any other children — Any other children.

In accordance with legislation, pupils with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first, reducing places available. First priority within the individual criteria will be given to applications from children who attend one of the partner primary schools. Second priority within the individual criteria will be given to applications for children who will have siblings attending the school in years 7-11 at the proposed time of admission.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.