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English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Oakham, Rutland , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 151 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

151

Pupils

150

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Rutland 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. Rutland 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 Voluntary Academy is managed by Rutland 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Rutland 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 Voluntary Academy: at or above its 150 place limit

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy has a published admission number of 150 places. 151 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. Rutland allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Oakham.

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

Rutland 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 Rutland school admissions →

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy: School Information

Full address
Willow Crescent, Oakham, LE15 6EH
Local authority
Rutland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
139611

Other Primary Schools in Oakham

If English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oakham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy 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 Voluntary Academy

What is the catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The catchment area for English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is the geographic zone Rutland 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. Rutland 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 Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 151 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Rutland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Oakham, Rutland, serving pupils aged 4-11. 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 Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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