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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is an academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 192 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

192

Pupils

210

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?

The catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is managed by Sunderland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland: 210 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland has a published admission number of 210 places. 192 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, Sunderland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.5% of pupils at English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sunderland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sunderland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sunderland school admissions →

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland: School Information

Full address
Redcar Road, Sunderland, SR5 5AU
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
33.5% of pupils
DfE URN
148913

Other Primary Schools in Sunderland

If English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Sunderland

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Sunderland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

What is the catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?

The catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland oversubscribed?

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland cover?

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland?

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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