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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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The English Martyrs students honouring those who served for our country
8 November 2026

EMS Students Represent School with Pride at Remembrance Sunday Parade

Today, a group of ten students from The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College proudly took part in the local Remembrance Sunday Headland Parade, joining members of the community in honouring those who have served and sacrificed for their country. During the moving service, prayers were said, hymns were sung and a two-minute silence was observed as attendees paused to remember the courage and dedication of the Armed Forces past and present. The ceremony also included the poignant playing of The Last Post, providing a moment for reflection and remembrance.

The English Martyrs students work together in their groups to carve and design pumpkins!
8 November 2026

Creative Pumpkin Carving Competition Brings House Teams Together

Before half term, a huge number of students took part in our annual House Pumpkin Carving Competition, showcasing their creativity, teamwork and house spirit. Working together in their house groups, students set about designing and carving an impressive 20 pumpkins in just one hour. The competition was filled with enthusiasm, laughter and plenty of determination as teams worked hard to bring their ideas to life. While 19 pumpkins made it to the judging stage, one unfortunate creation sadly collapsed under the pressure, making for an amusing moment during the deliberations!

An amazing entry from the EMS House Photography Competition
8 November 2026

House Photography Competition Showcases Student Talent

During the half-term break, students took part in our House Photography Competition, capturing a variety of creative and impressive images. The standard of entries was exceptionally high, making the judging process a challenging task. We are delighted to announce the results and congratulate all of our talented photographers for their efforts and creativity.

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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