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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 8 Boys Rugby Team with their celebratory cards after three wins from their first competitive matches of the year
10 October 2026

Year 8 Rugby Team Off to a Winning Start!

Our Year 8 Boys Rugby Team have enjoyed a fantastic start to the season, securing an impressive three wins from three matches in their first competition of the year. The team demonstrated great determination, teamwork and commitment throughout the competition, with every player contributing to an outstanding set of results. Their hard work and efforts have not gone unnoticed, and the boys were recently presented with postcards in assembly in recognition of their achievements.

EMS pupils attend the Cleveland Schools Primary Cross Country Event, helping with the organisation of the event
9 October 2026

Supporting at the Cleveland Schools Primary Cross Country Event

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of attending the Cleveland Schools Primary Cross Country Event, where our students played an important role in helping the day run smoothly. A group of Year 8 and Year 9 students were selected to assist with the organisation of the event, taking responsibility for a range of tasks including coordinating teams, officiating races and leading warm-up activities. Throughout the day, they demonstrated excellent leadership skills, maturity and enthusiasm.

To celebrate Black History Month, EMS students took part in an African Cooking Workshop
8 October 2026

Celebrating Culture Through Food

As part of the launch of our Black History Month celebrations, students recently took part in an engaging African Cooking Workshop, giving them the opportunity to explore different cultures through food. During the session, students learned about traditional African ingredients and cooking techniques while working together to prepare a range of delicious dishes. The workshop provided a fantastic hands-on experience, helping students develop new skills and gain a deeper appreciation of the rich diversity of African culture.

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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