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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House Cross Country Success for The English Martyrs
Students at The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College showcased their determination, resilience and sporting spirit during this year's House Cross Country event. Pupils from across the school took to the course to represent their houses, giving their all in a series of competitive races. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for students to challenge themselves, support their teammates and demonstrate excellent sportsmanship throughout the day.
Geography Students Apply Fieldwork Skills During Visit to Seaham
Students at The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College recently travelled to Seaham to carry out both human and physical geography fieldwork as part of their preparation for GCSE Geography Paper 3. The fieldwork experience provided students with the opportunity to apply their classroom learning in a real-world environment, developing their understanding of geographical processes and strengthening the investigative skills needed for their examinations.
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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