Dear Parents and Carers,

I am delighted to share the outcome of our recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) Inspection, which took place on 24th to the 25th June 2026.

The English Martyrs Catholic Secondary School and Sixth Form College was inspected across three categories and nine sub-categories. I am incredibly proud to share that inspectors awarded the school six Outstanding judgements and three Good judgements, reflecting the wonderful work taking place every day to ensure our young people flourish academically, personally and spiritually.

Overall, we achieved:

  • Catholic Life and Mission – Outstanding
  • Religious Education – Good
  • Collective Worship - Outstanding

To summarise the report, it highlights that;

  • New school leadership has been transformational.
  • Pastoral care is exemplary.
  • Excellent behaviour and a whole school culture of calm.
  • Staff always go the extra mile to ensure that there are no barriers to students developing spiritually and academically.
  • The partnership between school and parish is exemplary.
  • Prayer and liturgy are powerful and transformative.
  • Leaders are outstanding role models of Catholic faith.
  • Students feel part of a warm, welcoming and inclusive community.
  • Staff feel valued, supported and loved.
  • Parents recognise the restoration of Catholic values and a deeper faith culture throughout the school.

Please take a moment to read the full CSI Report which can be found through this link

Inspectors found a school where students feel genuinely valued and cared for, where faith is lived authentically, and where Christ is at the heart of everything we do. They recognised the outstanding quality of our Catholic Life, our exceptional provision for prayer and worship, and the strong culture of care that exists throughout the school.

Whilst we are proud of these outcomes, we remain committed to continued improvement and ensuring that every child flourishes spiritually, personally and academically.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school and its mission.

Yours Faithfully

Mr Glenn Thompson
Head of School