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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Catcote Road, Hartlepool TS25 4HA
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,460 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2022 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Destinations, Sixth form and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Progress.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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