English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College
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| Motto |
Per Unitatem Virtus (Latin for Strength Through Unity) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1973 |
| Type | Academy with faith designation[1] |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Headteacher | Mr S Hammond BA (Hons) |
| Deputy Headteachers |
Mr D Stewart BEd BEd (Hons) |
| Chair of Governors | M Mekins Cert Ed |
| Location |
Catcote Road Hartlepool County Durham TS25 4HA England Coordinates: 54°40′32″N 1°14′11″W / 54.67551°N 1.23646°W |
| Local authority | Hartlepool Borough Council |
| DfE number | 805/4603 |
| DfE URN | 111756 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1637 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | 5 houses |
| Colours |
Red, black, gold & white |
| Specialist School |
Arts College Young Enterprise centre of excellence 2011 British Council International School Award 2012-2015 Investor in People Fair trade School Healthy School |
| Telephone Number | 01429 273790 |
| Fax Number | 01429 273998 |
| Website |
www |
The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school and sixth form college located in Hartlepool, County Durham with academy status. English Martyrs (referred to locally as "EMS" and "Martyrs") is the only Catholic secondary school in Hartlepool. The school and college are both located on the same site on Catcote Road, however, a newly built specialist sixth form block provides the majority of A-Level classes, as well as some 11–16 school lessons.
In the summer 2013 examinations the school achieved record results - 83% of students achieved 5 or more GCSE grades at C or higher, including English and Maths.
History
St Joseph's Convent School was founded in 1885, and became a direct grant grammar school following the Education Act of 1944. St Francis RC Grammar School was opened in 1956,[2] and two new secondary schools, St Bede's for boys and St Anne's for girls, were opened in 1963.
St Peter's secondary modern school opened in King Oswy Drive in 1960 replacing St Bega's school. The school had approximately 200 students and the headmasters were Mr Timothy McCarthy, followed by Mr Robert Garraghan.[3]
In 1973, the national policy of Comprehensive education led to all the Catholic secondary schools in the town being merged as the English Martyrs' Comprehensive School. These were St Anne's, St Bede's, St Francis', St Joseph's and St Peter's schools, each of which is represented by a star on the school badge. The new site was the buildings of St Bede's and St Anne's[4] and the St Francis site which was closed down in 1985.[3]
List of previous Headmasters:[5]
- Canon John "Dickie" Bell (1973-1980)
Bell was the first headmaster of English Martyrs, having previously been headmaster of the subsumed St Francis Grammar School. Prior to that, Father Bell had been latin teacher at St Francis. After his retirement as headmaster, Canon Bell became parish priest of St Joseph's RC parish church, Hartlepool, until his death, aged 74, in 1991.[6] - David Relton (1980-1995)
- Joseph Hughes (1995-2010)
Hughes joined English Martyrs as headteacher in 1995 after working in schools in Oldham, Stoke-on-Trent, Norwich and Gateshead. During his time at the helm the school went through a string of highs with rising results, strong Ofsted reports and successes in art, sport and theatre. In September 2010 he left English Martyrs to start a new role with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, overseeing more than 160 Catholic schools.[7] - Michael Lee BA (Hons) (2010–2015)
Lee began his career at English Martyrs teaching history in 1977. His first classroom was on the Normanhurst site, a building which is now the White House Pub. Before being appointed head in September 2010, he had been head of sixth form and deputy headteacher.[8] - Stephen Hammond (2015–present)
Statistics
The following statistics are summarised from the following Evening Gazette,[9][10][11] Northern Echo[12] and BBC News articles.[13]
National averages are given in (italics) after the school's score.
| Category | 2005-6 | 2006-7 | 2007-8 | 2008-9 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of children on the school roll: | - | - | - | - | - | 1,700 | 1,665 | 1,638 | 1,559 |
| % eligible for free school meals: | - | - | - | - | - | 12.4% (16%) | 13.2% (16.3%) | 13.3 (15.7%) | |
| Value added score: | - | - | - | 990.1 (1000)[13] | - | 997 (1000) | 995.5 (1000) | 1000.3 (1000) | 993.7 (1000) |
| Ratio of pupils to teachers: | - | - | - | - | 14.5 (16.3) | 15 (15.6) | 14.9 (15.5) | 14 (15) | |
| Total school spend per pupil / £: | - | - | - | - | 4,945 (5,492) | 5,338 (5,051) | 5,438 (6,058) | 5,677 (5,848) | 5,577 (5,856) |
| % of budget spent on supply staff: | - | - | - | - | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| % Gaining 5 A*-C GCSEs incl. English and Maths: | 51% (45.6%)[13] | 54% (46.3%)[13] | 51% (47.6%)[13] | 66% (49.8%)[13] | 51% (53.5%) | 72% (59%) | 68% (59.4%) | 83% (59.2%) | 62% (56.6%) |
| % of pupils persistent / missing 15%+ of sessions: | - | - | - | 2.6% (5.9%)[13] | 3.7% (4.2%) | 9.3% (9.5%) | 9.4% (6.8%) | 5.53% (6.4%) | 5% (5.3%) |
| % of pupils staying on in any education: | - | - | - | - | 90.7% (84.7%) | 91% (86%) | 90.6% (86%) | 88.9% (88.3%) | - |
| A/AS-Level performance (points): | 773.7 (721.5)[13] | 789.7 (731.2)[13] | 820.3 (740)[13] | 793.2 (739.1)[13] | - | - | - | - | - |
Gazette ratings
| Date | Overall score | Overall rating | Rank / out of 3,123 state schools | Local rank | Attainment | Teaching | Behaviour | Attendance | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2015[11] | 48.18 | 3 Stars | 1,569 | 12 | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | - | 3 Stars | 3 Stars |
| July 2014[10] | 58.72 | 4 Stars | 809 | 2 | 5 Stars | 3 Stars | - | 3 Stars | 4 Stars |
| September 2013[9] | 55.37 | 3 Stars | 1,236 | 1 | 4 Stars | 3 Stars | 2 Stars | - | 4 Stars |
Ofsted ratings
| Date | School part | Overall effectiveness | Achievement/ and standards | Behaviour and safety | Personal development and well being | Quality of provision/teaching | Leadership and management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2012[14] | School Overall | Good | Good | Good | - | Good | Good |
| 18 March 2009[15] | School Overall | Good | Good | - | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Sixth Form | Outstanding | Outstanding | - | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | |
| 5 October 2000[16] | School Overall | Good | Good | - | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Sixth Form | Good | Satisfactory | - | Outstanding | Good | Good |
Aims of the school
The school exists to educate students in the Catholic faith in the widest sense and is committed to represent Christian family values. Its primary aim recognises that it is a faith community, believing that each individual in it is on a pilgrimage of growth. As a Christian community the school tries to embody Gospel values of love, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation. Decisions concerning the curriculum and relationships will be based on these values. The Governors will expect applicants to contribute to the development and maintenance of this ethos.
The basic aim of the school is to serve the children of the community educationally, pastorally and spiritually, and to develop in each individual student a full range of academic, sporting and cultural talents; to develop within the school a true sense of community spirit which will form a foundation for the students’ future lives in the wider community, and to do these things in a Christian environment, enriched by our Catholic tradition.
English Martrys School and Sixth Form College's official website [17]
Intake
Main School
The majority of secondary school students come from 6 feeder primary schools, which are:
- Sacred Heart School
- St. Bega's School
- St. Cuthbert's school
- St. John Vianney's School
- St. Joseph's School
- St. Teresa's School
Sixth Form
6th Form College Prospectus 2013-2014
- If you obtain 5 grade Cs or better at GCSE then you can choose any Level 3 course i.e. an A Level or an Applied A Level course
- If you obtain 4 grade Cs or above at GCSE then you are advised to follow a double award Applied A Level course, plus additional AS subject/s
- If you obtain fewer than 4 grade Cs at GCSE then you are advised to follow a Level 2 course – either the BTEC First Diploma in Business or in Health and Social Care
Houses
There are five houses within the school: St John Boste, St Margaret Clitherow, Blessed John Ingram, St Anne Line and St Thomas More. In the same way as the earlier St Francis RC Grammar School had named its houses after the English Martyrs, in 2009 the houses of the English Martyrs School were introduced and named after the following. Prior to this introduction, Saints John Boste, Margaret Clitherow, Anne Line and Thomas More all existed as houses in the school's PE department for use during sports days and athletics tournaments, however they were unconnected to the pastoral or academic care of pupils.
St John Boste
- Saint John Boste who was hanged, drawn and quartered in 1594.
- House colour: PURPLE
St Margaret Clitherow
- Saint Margaret Clitherow who was crushed to death by rocks in York in 1586 for harbouring priests.
- House colour: BLUE
Blessed John Ingram
- The Blessed John Ingram who was executed in Newcastle-on-Tyne in 1594 as a priest ordained abroad, an act of high treason.
- House colour: GREEN
St Anne Line
St Thomas More
- The Right Honourable Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to Henry VIII of England, who was executed in 1535 and canonized in 1935 for refusing to accept the king as Supreme Head of the Church of England or his marriage to Anne Boleyn.
- House colour: YELLOW
Annual School Events
Annual Awards Evening Principal Guests 1981-2012
A tradition of the school since 1981 where awards are given to students of both the school and sixth form college for reasons including: "excellent attendance, reliability, hard work, social and academic progress, caring for others, academic excellence and artistic, cultural and sporting achievements. Recognition is given to achievement at GCSE, 'A' level and GNVQ levels."[17] There are prizes donated by local individuals and groups as well as Huntsman Tioxide, Teesside University and The Daily Telegraph. Each year attracts over 1000 guests and a Principal Guest of Honour "who themselves represent achievement in a range of fields". The evening also features music by the school orchestra and individual student musicians with refreshments to end the night.
Annual School Show
Another tradition of the school is an annual school musical, usually held around the end of November. This features pupils from all years, although older students and sixth formers generally get the leading roles. The music department, orchestra and drama department work together on its production. Tickets are made available to parents throughout the school to buy.
Annual John Bell Lecture
This now traditional once a year lecture is usually given around March in the school's St Anne's hall. The lecture is in honour of Canon John Bell, the last headmaster of St Francis and the first headmaster of the new English Martyrs school, and lasts around 40 minutes followed by audience questions. Complimentary tickets to attend are made available free of charge.
Principal Guests, School Shows and John Bell Lecturers
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| Academic Year Start | Awards Evening Principal Guest[17] | School Show | John Bell Lecturer | Headteacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gary Pallister | The Sound of Music | Michael Lee, Ex-headmaster of the school (2010–2015) | Stephen Hammond |
| 2014 | Jeff Stelling | The Wizard of Oz | Daniel Robinson, Alumnus and only non-American to have flown the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. | Michael Lee |
| 2013 | Graham Onions | Jesus Christ Superstar | David Eagle, Alumnus and member of the sea shanty band the Young Uns[6][18] | |
| 2012 | Stuart Whincup, BBC Look North, with special guest Savannah Marshall. | Beauty and the Beast | Chris Joseph, Alumnus and autobiographer [19] | |
| 2011 | Tony Mowbray | We Will Rock You | Jez Lowe, Alumnus and folk musician [20] | |
| 2010 | The Right Reverend Séamus Cunningham, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle | Les Misérables[21] | Anne, Tony and Declan Stokle [22] | |
| 2009 | Philippa Gregory | Oliver! | Father Phil Marsh [23] | Joe Hughes |
| 2008 | Wendy Gibson, BBC Look North | Grease | Joy Yates, Editor of the Hartlepool Mail [24] | |
| 2007 | Peter Beardsley MBE | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | ||
| 2006 | Jonny Wilkinson OBE | Bugsy Malone | Chris Gorman OBE, Alumnus and entrepreneur [25] | |
| 2005 | The Right Reverend Kevin Dunn, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle | The Wiz [26] | ||
| 2004 | The Right Honourable The Lord Puttnam CBE FRSA | Little Shop of Horrors | ||
| 2003 | The Right Honourable The Lord Alton of Liverpool | |||
| 2002 | Lady Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE | |||
| 2001 | Niall Quinn | |||
| 2000 | Simon Weston OBE | |||
| 1999 | Philip Madoc | |||
| 1998 | Kevin Whately | Ann Widdecombe DSG PC, Shadow Home Secretary[27] | ||
| 1997 | Tessa Sanderson CBE | |||
| 1996 | Ronnie Corbett CBE | |||
| 1995 | Bob Holness | Journey to the Center of the Earth[28] | ||
| 1994 | Sir Ron Norman OBE DL and Lady Norman | David Relton | ||
| 1993 | Susan Cunliffe-Lister, Countess of Swinton DSG DL Baroness Masham of Ilton | |||
| 1992 | The Right Reverend Ambrose Griffiths, Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle | Peter Mandelson PC, MP for Hartlepool [27] | ||
| 1991 | Jeremy Beadle MBE | |||
| 1990 | Frank Carson KSG | The Boy Friend[28] | ||
| 1989 | Sir John Hall | Oklahoma![28] | ||
| 1988 | Sir Cyril Smith MBE | |||
| 1987 | Peter Egan | |||
| 1986 | His Eminence Cardinal Basil Hume | |||
| 1985 | Major Sir Denis Thatcher MBE TD | My Fair Lady | ||
| 1984 | Dr David Bellamy OBE | Calamity Jane | ||
| 1983 | Brian Clough OBE | |||
| 1982 | Lord Longford KG PC | |||
| 1981 | Miles Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk | |||
| 1980 | New creation. | |||
| 1979 | John Bell | |||
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Notable alumni
| Name | Occupation/Notable Achievements |
|---|---|
| Paul Arnison | Professional footballer |
| Kieran Bew | Actor. Played Beowulf in the 2016 TV series |
| Paul Brennan | Actor |
| Daniel Cook | Organist at Westminster Abbey |
| Anthony Day | Broadcast Journalist for the BBC |
| Matthew Dolan | Professional footballer - Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Bradford City, Yoevil |
| Janick Gers | Guitarist in Iron Maiden |
| Chris Gorman OBE | Entrepreneur, founder of MusicQubed |
| Michael Gough | Retired cricketer and cricket umpire (umpire of the year 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015) |
| Corporal Owen Paul Green MBE | (acting sergeant), Corps of Royal Engineers |
| Peter Hartley | Professional footballer |
| Steven Hetherington | Professional footballer |
| Dr Jim Hodgson FRCGP | GP |
| Michael Hunter | British, European and Commonwealth Bantamweight Boxing Champion |
| Chris Joseph | Sufferer of bipolar disorder and author of "Manicdotes: There's Madness in His Method" |
| Andy Linighan | Professional footballer (scorer of the winning goal in the 1993 FA Cup Final) |
| Brian Linighan | Professional footballer |
| David Linighan | Professional footballer (captain of Ipswich Town) |
| Jemma Lowe | Olympic swimmer |
| Jez Lowe | Successful musician, specialising in folk music with at least 15 albums to his name (St Francis) |
| Steven Magee | Principal Contrabassoon in the BBC Symphony Orchestra, formerly Hallé Orchestra |
| Savannah Marshall | Olympic boxer and boxing world champion |
| Philip Middlemiss | Actor (Des Barnes in Coronation Street) |
| Professor Gerard Parkin FRSC | Professor of Chemistry, Columbia University |
| Dr Elizabeth Pender | Senior Lecturer in ancient philosophy, University of Leeds, author of "Images of Persons Unseen: Plato’s Metaphors for the Gods and the Soul" |
| Professor David Thwaites | Professor of Epithelial Physiology, Newcastle University |
| Kevin Walsh | Paralympic swimming bronze medallist |
External links
References
- ↑ Academy Conversion, ems.hartlepool.sch.uk, 12 May 2014
- ↑ Saints and sinners, G. Hall, 2005.
- 1 2 Details about English Martyrs Rc Comprehensive School And 6Th Form College, Hartlepool History Then and Now.org,
- ↑ Hartlepool, Northeast England, 1885–1985, Sr Bernadette Cassidy FCJ.
- ↑ A celebration of school’s 40 years, 2 July 2013.
- 1 2 Former student to give school talk, Hartlepool Mail, 18 February 2014.
- ↑ Say it ain't so, Joe, Sunderland Echo, 17 May 2010.
- ↑ Hartlepool headteacher to retire after serving English Martyrs for four decades, Hartlepool Mail, 10 July 2015.
- 1 2 Teesside school ratings: The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, Hartlepool, Lee Madison, Gazette Live, 30 September 2013.
- 1 2 The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, Gazette Live, 23 July 2014
- 1 2 The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, Hartlepool, Gazette Live, 31 July 2015.
- ↑ The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, The Northern Echo, 2014
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College, BBC News, 13 January 2010
- ↑ The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Inspection report, Ofsted, 25 January 2012
- ↑ The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Inspection report, Ofsted, 18–19 March 2009
- ↑ The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Inspection report, Ofsted, 5 October 2000
- 1 2 3 English Martrys School and Sixth Form College's official website
- ↑ Parents Bulletin February 2014, English Martyrs School, February 2014
- ↑ The John Bell Lecture
- ↑ Folk singer a smash hit, hartlepoolmail.co.uk, 9 May 2012
- ↑ Show goes on for students, 23 November 2010.
- ↑ Talk by Burma campaign family, peterleestar.co.uk, 10 March 2011
- ↑ "Students inspired by global leader", hartlepoolmail.co.uk, 12 March 2010
- ↑ Mail editor to be guest speaker at school, hartlepoolmail.co.uk, 2 March 2009
- ↑ Back to school for millionaire., highbeam.com, 9 March 2007
- ↑ Waiting for sentence, hartlepoolmail.co.uk, 16 November 2005
- 1 2 John Bell Lecture 2013.jpg
- 1 2 3 SLIDESHOW: Rolling back the years for English Martyrs School’s birthday treat, 11 July 2013, hartlepoolmail.co.uk
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