English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: Frindsbury Road, Strood
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME2 4JA
Telephone Number: 01634 718964
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Sponsor: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Catherine Thacker
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.3%

Location and administration

URN: 150465
DfE Number: 887/3729
UKPRN: 10094082
UPRN: 100062388690
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Strood North & Frindsbury (E05014467)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 573987E, 169894N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 24' 7.29" N 0° 30' 0.14" E
Plus Code: 9F32CG22+R2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  2. All Faiths Children's Academy (0.6km)
  3. Maritime Academy (0.6km)
  4. Temple Mill Primary School (0.7km)
  5. Gordons Children's Academy, Junior (0.9km)
  6. Gordons Children's Academy, Infant (0.9km)
  7. St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (0.9km)
  8. Wainscott Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School (1.1km)
  10. King's School, Rochester (1.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Marian Bamigbade - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 January 2028.
  • Mr Philip Campbell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Mrs Anna Krzyzanowska - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2029.
  • Mr Chidi O'Hanekwu - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2030.
  • Mrs Lynnette Onomuvwe - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Mr Patrick Parr - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 June 2029.
  • Mrs Kate Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Headteacher Catherine Thacker - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).