--- description: "The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College has a long and rich legacy of serving the community of Hartlepool, providing high quality Catholic education and pastoral care for nearly 50 years. Today our School and Sixth Form continues to strive for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a vibrant extra-curricular programme for all students." url: "https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/" school: "The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Hartlepool [Click Here](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01429 273790 **Email:** admin@ems.bhcet.org.uk ## 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. ### Enrichment [enrichment-activities-and-clubs](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/enrichment-activities-and-clubs) ### News [latest-news](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/latest-news) ### Term Dates [termdates](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/parents/termdates) ### Sixth Form ### Become a Teacher ### Contact Us [contact](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/about-us/contact) ## Watch our school video [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PwHqwMNLLe8?rel=0&controls=0&showinfo=0) ## Latest News ![The English Martyrs students honouring those who served for our country](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/898657972_2683632578812702_7073419530506360498_n.jpeg) 8 November 2026 ### [EMS Students Represent School with Pride at Remembrance Sunday Parade](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-08-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!](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/897346919_1857271001968578_2180116157640706365_n.jpeg) 8 November 2026 ### [Creative Pumpkin Carving Competition Brings House Teams Together](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-08-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](https://files.schudio.com/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-3/imagecache/720x440c/news/890718523_1604816004751834_6847262079217155176_n.jpeg) 8 November 2026 ### [House Photography Competition Showcases Student Talent](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-08-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. [View All](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/news) ![](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/EMS_Feb_2026-065.jpg) ## 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. [**Learn more**](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/enrichment-activities-and-clubs) ![](https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/images/images/EMS_Feb_2026-078_copy.jpg) ## 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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