ENGLISH MARTYRS CATHOLIC SCHOOL in Leicestershire, Leicester

Education Centre Information: English Martyrs Catholic School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Leicester
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Diocese: Diocese of Nottingham
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1033
Number of boys: 499
Number of girls: 534
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

English Martytrs boasts an 'excellent' size, with a catchment area that produces a 'very good mixture' of students from Leicester and the surrounding areas. They are taught within an atmosphere of 'Christian care and concern for each individual'. Years 7 to 9 learn about business and industry, and Year 9 and 11 students receive careers advice. Students with special needs may be withdrawn to work in a small group and an additional tutor is present in some lessons. Extra-curricular activities include instrumental tuition and musical groups, team sports, computer programming, drama groups and dance classes, and the school has applied for performing arts college status. Residential retreats are sometimes arranged. A close relationship with parents is regarded as 'vital', as are links with the parish and wider community. Senior students are encouraged to give up free time for community service. 'A fundamental aim of English Martyrs School is to ensure that it is a living Christian community concerned with the Christian formation of each of its members'.