Is English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 17 primary schools in Rutland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy

Willow Crescent, Oakham, LE15 6EH

Local ranking7th of 17 primary schools in Rutland

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

150

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 95.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 22

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 151
Boys: 74 (49%)
Girls: 78 (51%)
Capacity: 150 (101% full)
SEND: 21.9%
FSM Eligible: 8.6%
EAL: 22.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 28.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,507/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.5%
White Other: 8.1%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.3%
Black African: 1.3%
White Irish: 0.7%

78.5%

White British

8.1%

White Other

3.4%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01572722400

GBrown@aquinas-cmat.org

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Willow Crescent

Oakham, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 139611
UKPRN: 10041354
Establishment No.: 3429
Trust: ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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