At English Martyrs’ we take our responsibility seriously to educate and care for our young people and wherever possible it is our intention to open as normal during periods of difficult weather. We appreciate that closure impacts on children’s learning and parents’ childcare arrangements. However, we also recognise our responsibility towards the safety of children and adults on site and whilst journeying to and from school.  In the event of any closure, the school will use th

We currently have a vacancy for the role of Parent Governor on our Local Governing Committee (LGC). Please refer to the attached guidance which gives an overview of the roles and responsibilites of parent governors. How to apply If you are interested in applying for this role please complete the candidate form and return to Mrs J Kenny via julie.kenny@emcps.co.uk by Monday 26 January 2026.

We are delighted to inform you that we are now able to begin our First Holy Communion Programme after the Christmas break. ​ Preparation will take place on a Monday after school from 3.20pm until 4.30pm. We hope that our children will celebrate their First Holy Communion, all together, on the Feast of Corpus Christi - Saturday 6 th  June 2026 at 10am (to be confirmed) ​. ​ We would like to invite all parents who wish their child to join this year’s programme, to attend a shor

Your child’s annual flu vaccination will be due from September 2025   This vaccination programme is in place to help protect your child...

Important information regarding changes to school meals payments/trips Further to our earlier correspondence we are pleased to inform you...

It is important that nobody ever goes hungry, therefore as of 16/11/2023, English Martyrs’ are an official partner of Feeding Families....

Dear Parents/Carers, We are pleased to confirm that we will be hosting our popular ‘family breakfast’ on Friday 24th October 2025 Family breakfast mornings are very popular among our school community and we enjoy serving delicious hot breakfasts to children, parents, carers, grandparents and other family members as well as some of our staff! The family breakfast event is open to all pupils and their families - it is always lovely to see past-pupils returning for breakfast wit

All pupils in Year 4 will be going on an educational visit to Vindolanda and the Roman History Museum on Monday 30th June 2025,...

The children in Year 6 have been invited to take part in this event as part of the transition activities in preparation for their...

Our Parents evening for pupils in Reception, Classes RF and RP will take place on the following days/times:- Tuesday 1st July and/or...

12th June 2025 We are pleased to be able to welcome parents and carers to school to watch our school sports day. If you have a child in...

Thank you to parents and carers who were able to attend our Phonics information session. Please find below the slides which were shared...

Statutory Tests 2025   Next week sees the start of the statutory tests (SAT's) set by the Government for our Year 6 pupils.    The Year 6...

School will be providing Year 6 with a free breakfast each morning of SAT's week (Mon - Thurs) from 8.15am (entry via Netherby Drive)....

Dear Parent/Carer We are pleased to inform you that all parents/carers at English Martyrs’ Catholic Primary School have free access  to...

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe), we are encouraging the children to come to school on Thursday 8th May ,...

Dear Parents/Carers, We will be having a meeting to discuss the Phonics Screening Check which is a statutory reading check that all year...

Please see below PE days for Summer Term 1. Reception - Thursday (Pupils do not require PE kit) Year 1 - Monday Year 2 - Tuesday Year 3 -...

Easter challenge for the holidays. Could all images be sent to school by Monday 28th April. Thank you.