English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Wakefield

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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Wakefield, WF2 9DD

217 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

32.00% FSM %

98 Boys

119 Girls

About English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Wakefield, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 217 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Spencer.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward	Wakefield West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE BISHOP KONSTANT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-12-2014
UKPRN	10048089
URN	141595
Data Last Updated	10-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Patrick Ganley	Chair of Local Governing Body	08/01/2025	07/01/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Patricia Ainge	Local Governor	21/09/2024	20/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sophie Cichocki	Local Governor	12/01/2026	11/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Father Sean Crawley	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Joel	Local Governor	23/03/2023	15/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Bridget Kerrigan	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Spencer	Local Governor	01/12/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wakefield, Wakefield.

How many pupils does English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have?

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has 217 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy a faith school?

Yes, English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?

The Headteacher at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is Mrs Sarah Spencer.

Where is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy located?

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is at Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently open?

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Spencer

Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD

01924299244

www.ems.bkcat.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141595

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026