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Welcome to The English Martyrs

Located in Hartlepool, The English Martyrs is a community where academic excellence, pastoral care, and opportunity go hand in hand. We are committed to high aspirations for all, offering a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires a love of learning and a sense of personal fulfilment.


We pride ourselves on caring for the whole person. Every student is known, valued, and supported to be happy, confident, and resilient. As a faith community, we live out our values of compassion, justice, honesty, respect, and self-belief, ensuring our students develop both academically and personally. Our pupils are a credit to their families and our school, leaving us with the skills, values, and determination to succeed in the next stage of their lives.

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EMS Year 7 students with their amazing competition entries for History
24 April 2026

Celebrating Year 7 Success in the Hardboiled History Competition

We are incredibly proud of Year 7 students Jack, Moyad and Hashir, who took part in the Hardboiled History competition over the Easter holidays. Giving up their break to explore history in such a creative way shows real commitment and enthusiasm for learning.

EMS Year 11 become Town Champions after their final against Manor Academy
23 April 2026

Year 11 Town Champions

What a way to finish the day — Year 11 are officially Town Champions! The final against Manor Academy had everything: tension, drama and plenty of nerves. After a hard‑fought match, it all came down to penalties, and the lads showed incredible composure to hold their nerve and get the job done.

EMS Year 10 students after their amazing Town Cup game
23 April 2026

Year 10 Town Cup Winners

The Year 10s have officially rewritten school folklore — mostly by doing something that few believed was possible: winning the Town Cup. From the very first game, this team showed exactly what they’re about. Defensively solid, relentlessly hardworking, and driven by outstanding teamwork throughout the tournament. The final itself wasn’t a goal fest, but it was packed with determination, grit, and more than a few clearances that definitely went where they were meant to. Probably.

Enrichment at its Best

Our school offers a rich enrichment programme with exceptional opportunities in performing arts, sport, music, and wider extracurricular activities, helping every student discover their passions and develop new skills.

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Academic Excellence for Every Student

We deliver a high‑quality, ambitious education for all, built on strong teacher subject expertise and supported by fantastic facilities that enable students to achieve their full academic potential.

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Catholic Life & Mission

Rooted in Gospel values, our school provides students with meaningful opportunities to explore, grow, and live out their faith through worship, reflection, service, and community engagement.

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