English Martyrs Catholic Primary School

What English Martyrs Catholic Primary School does

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic primary school located on School Lane in Litherland, Liverpool, United Kingdom, operating under the governance of the local Catholic diocese. It serves approximately 420 primary-aged pupils across 14 classes (two per year group, Reception through Year 6) at roughly 30 children per class, plus full-time and part-time nursery provision for up to 56 children aged 3–4. The school is led by Headteacher Mr L. Dinsdale and operates with a staff headcount of approximately 68. Its curriculum covers Religious Education alongside standard National Curriculum subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Computing Science, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music, PE, PSHE/RSE, EYFS, and Languages (Spanish).

The school's offering extends beyond core instruction to include a dedicated SEND Hub, an Online Safety Hub in partnership with National Online Safety and NSPCC, a Children's University accreditation framework delivered with Sefton Children's University and Edge Hill University, a range of extracurricular clubs, school meals provided by Sefton Catering, and Wrap Around Care for working parents. It maintains strategic partnerships with ADDvanced Solutions (neurodevelopmental support), School Health UK (Healthy School status guidance), and its PTA body (F.O.E.M.A.).

As a state-funded voluntary aided school, English Martyrs operates as a non-profit educational institution. Revenue is generated primarily through government per-pupil funding via the local authority admissions framework, supplemented by Catholic diocese contributions, nominal fees for some extracurricular activities, and PTA fundraising. It does not operate a commercial go-to-market model; enrollment is direct through the school's admissions process, restricted geographically to families in the local catchment area and prioritised under Catholic admissions criteria. The entity has no disclosed parent company beyond diocesan oversight, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, and no disclosed financial statements.

Name

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School

Legal name

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)

Website

https://englishmartyrs.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic primary school in Litherland, Liverpool, serving approximately 420 primary pupils and up to 56 nursery children across 14 classes under a two-form entry model.

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Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Primary school education
• Catholic primary education
• Early years provision
• Key Stage curriculum
• Nursery schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Litherland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a two-form entry Catholic primary school in Litherland, Liverpool, providing free state-funded education for children aged 3 to 11. It runs 14 classes of approximately 30 children plus full-time and part-time Nursery provision for up to 56 children, delivering the full National Curriculum including Religious Education alongside SEND support, school meals, wrap-around care, and extracurricular clubs. The school operates under Catholic ethos with a Headteacher-led leadership structure and parent partnership approach.

Product overview

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School offers a comprehensive educational program for children aged 3-11 through its two-form entry primary school with 14 classes. The school's Core Educational Program is enhanced by specialized support services including the SEND Hub for special educational needs, the Online Safety Hub for digital literacy, and the Children's University accreditation program for extracurricular learning. Additional services include school meals through Sefton Catering, a variety of after-school and lunchtime clubs, and wrap-around care for working parents. The curriculum covers Religious Education and all core National Curriculum subjects including Computing Science, Art & Design, and Spanish language instruction.

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Products and services

• Core Educational Program Two-form entry Catholic primary school program for children aged 3 to 11, organised into 14 classes with 30 children per class covering Nursery through Year 6, plus full-time and part-time Nursery provision for up to 56 children.
• Curriculum Subjects School curriculum encompassing Religious Education, Art and Design, Computing Science, Design & Technology, English, EYFS, Geography, History, Languages (Spanish), Mathematics, Music, PE, PSHE/RSE, and Science.
• SEND Hub Dedicated hub providing information, advice, and resources for parents and carers regarding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including resources on Autism Spectrum Condition, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia.
• Online Safety Hub Resource center providing links and support guides to help parents navigate online safety with their children, featuring parent guides from National Online Safety and software guides for platforms like Fortnite, Minecraft, Netflix, Roblox, and TikTok.
• Children's University Accreditation Accreditation program for learning outside the classroom linking all school clubs to Sefton Children's University where pupils earn credits for extracurricular activities; children need 30 credits to graduate in Year 2 and 100 credits to graduate in Year 6.
• School Meals Service Meals provided by Sefton Catering, including a 3-week rotating menu of healthy options, hot pasta pots for Reception to Year 2, and a deli bar for Years 3 to 6, plus packed lunch guidance as part of the Healthy School commitment.
• Wrap Around Care Before and after school care services provided for working parents.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADDvanced SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADDvanced Solutions Community Network provides neurodevelopmental support services for families. They offer webinars and courses to support parents and carers of children with additional needs, covering themes such as Encouraging Independence, Barriers to School Attendance, Communication, and Supporting Sleep Struggles.
• National Online SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school uses National Online Safety resources to provide parents with guidance and support guides for navigating online safety with children. Resources include parent guides for various platforms and gaming sites.
• Sefton CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSefton Catering is the school's meal provider, offering a wide choice of healthy options on a 3-week rotating menu, hot pasta pots for Reception to Year 2, and a deli bar for Years 3 to 6.
• NSPCCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school references NSPCC resources for online safety guidance, directing parents to their website for keeping children safe online.
• School Health UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool Health UK supports the school's commitment to being a Healthy School, providing guidance for improving lunchtimes and packed lunch policies.
• Sefton Children's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSefton Children's University accredits learning outside the classroom. All school clubs are Children University accredited. Children need 30 hours of activities by end of Y2 to graduate in KS1 and 100 hours by end of Y6 to graduate in KS2. Graduation ceremonies are held at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk.
• Edge Hill UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdge Hill University in Ormskirk hosts the Sefton Children's University graduation ceremonies for children who complete the required credits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Litherland Moss Primary School: Local non-faith state primary school in the same Litherland catchment area. Direct local competitor for pupil enrollment within the same geographic market.
• Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: Catholic voluntary aided primary school serving families seeking faith-based education. Comparable in mission, funding model, and educational offering to English Martyrs.
• St. Philip's Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school in the Litherland/Sefton area operating under similar voluntary aided governance structure. Compares directly on faith-based curriculum, two-form entry scale, and Catholic admissions criteria.
• Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School: Catholic primary school with similar faith-based educational mission and voluntary aided governance. Comparable in scale, curriculum breadth, and target demographic.
• Holy Family Catholic Primary School: Faith-based Catholic primary school offering K-6 education with similar curriculum breadth and Catholic ethos. Direct peer in the faith-based primary education space.

Broad incumbents

• Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust: Multi-academy trust operating multiple Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool archdiocese area. Broader incumbent operating multiple comparable schools at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school

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