SecondaryData as of May 2026

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Hartlepool

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

41.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.7%

Basics 9-5

33.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	45.4	46.4
2023/24	42.4	46.4
2024/25	41.2	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.35	0.00
2023/24	-0.57	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

35.0%

EBacc APS

3.51

EBacc 9-5

13.2%

EBacc 9-4

19.5%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

34.05

A*-A Grades

24.3%

A*-B Grades

50.3%

AAB+ %

13.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 79 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Catcote Academy

0.22 km away · Academy special converter

Good

The Horizon School, Hartlepool

1.01 km away · Pupil referral unit

Outstanding

High Tunstall College of Science

1.57 km away · Foundation school

Good

Hartlepool College of Further Education

1.92 km away · Further education

Manor Community Academy

2.06 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Hartlepool, Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 149 responses), 48% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. The school has around 1,472 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA | More schools in Hartlepool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
Sept 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jul 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

What is English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 149 responses): 48% of parents would recommend English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College.

What are English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College's latest exam results?

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College located?

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in Hartlepool, Hartlepool (TS25 4HA).

How many pupils attend English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College?

English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College has around 1,472 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College with other schools?

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