It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College and an honour to have been appointed Head of School in September 2025. The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College has been at the heart of Catholic education in Hartlepool for over 50 years and is a school where every child is valued, known and encouraged to thrive. The school has strong traditions, but is also equally forward thinking in our mission to provide outstanding education and care to our students.
Developing every aspect of a student’s development is important to the staff at our school. Outstanding pastoral care supports a strong sense of community. All members of the school community strive to embody the school virtues of:
- Compassion and Justice
- Confidence and Self-belief
- Respect and Responsibility
- Honesty and Resilience
Both our School and Sixth Form strive for academic excellence. We are academically ambitious for our students, delivering a curriculum which is broad, balanced, and enriched with opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Your child’s individual talents will be nurtured to encourage a love of learning.
Many of our students have gone on to study Medicine, Law, Science and Arts subjects at Russell Group Universities, whilst other students have pursued their future in vocational courses including nursing, education, policing and performance. Our objective is to ensure that all students feel equipped for their next step, no matter what they choose.
We believe that education is most powerful when it is in partnership between home and school. Parents and carers play a vital role in the success and well-being of our students, and we deeply value their support and involvement. We want our students to be fully prepared for the modern world and to positively contribute to society.
Our ambition is simple yet unwavering: to deliver exceptional care and outstanding performance, ensuring that every child not only achieves their full potential but thrives in a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment.
Glenn Thompson
Head of School