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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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Image of KS3 Students Showcase Creativity in St Thérèse of Lisieux Portrait Competition
4 November 2026

KS3 Students Showcase Creativity in St Thérèse of Lisieux Portrait Competition

KS3 students recently demonstrated their outstanding creativity and artistic talent by participating in the St Thérèse of Lisieux Portrait Competition, organised by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

The final Elite Award winners of this half-term
23 October 2026

Elite Award Winners Recognised for a Fantastic Half-Term

A huge congratulations to our final Elite Award winners of the half-term! We would like to celebrate the achievements of all our Year 8 students who have received an award this half-term. Their hard work, commitment and positive attitude have been outstanding, and they should be incredibly proud of all they have achieved.

The English Martyrs students visit Yorkshire Wildlife Park  to learn about conservation and endangered animals
23 October 2026

Year 8 Enjoy Educational Visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park

On Thursday, our Year 8 students enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where they combined learning with exploration in a memorable day out. During the visit, students took part in an engaging and informative talk about endangered animals and the importance of conservation. They learned about the challenges faced by many species around the world and explored the ways individuals and organisations can work together to protect and preserve wildlife for future generations.

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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