English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Contact details for the school

School Name: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Address: Redcar Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR5 5AU
Telephone Number: 01915 488330
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Sponsor: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lianne Peart
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 178 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 36.5%

Location and administration

URN: 148913
DfE Number: 394/3313
UKPRN: 10089907
UPRN: 45079674
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Washington and Gateshead South (E14001567)
Electoral Ward: Redhill (E05001163)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)

Easting & Northing: 437488E, 559003N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 29.83" N 1° 24' 59.22" W
Plus Code: 9C6WWHFM+XC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Willow Wood Community Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Red House Academy (0.6km)
  3. Northern Saints Church of England Academy (0.9km)
  4. Hylton Red House Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. Southwick Community Primary School (1.1km)
  6. Harry Watts Academy (1.4km)
  7. Grange Park Primary School (1.8km)
  8. Beacon of Light School (1.9km)
  9. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland (1.9km)
  10. Diamond Hall Infant Academy (2.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Elizabeth Boylan - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2028.
  • Mrs Paula Cornell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Darren Hubbard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2026.
  • Mr Jake Kinglsey - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 November 2028.
  • Mrs Mary Patricia McKeown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Denise Minnican - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 February 2030.
  • Mrs Lianne Peart - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Amy Stronach-Maw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2030.