Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

About Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Welcome to Saint Martin's, situated in the historic and beautiful Leicestershire village of Stoke Golding. We were founded by the Dominicans over seventy-five years ago and we continue our commitment to providing an outstanding education founded upon a strong Christian ethos and a traditional Education for all pupils.

Photos of Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy 1

Gallery Click to enlarge

Click any photo to view in full size. Use arrow keys to navigate.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr C Wright

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 121 responses • 16.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.5% positive 20.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

88.5% positive 11.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87.6% positive 11.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.7% positive 14.9% negative

My child does well at this school

79.3% positive 19% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 121 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

44.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

55.9

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.66

Progress 8

Well above average

61.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

83.4%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

41.1% entered EBacc

37.4% achieved EBacc

163 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

P

Parent

Parent Apr 19, 2023

4.0

"its alright i guess"

the schools alright i guess, the school site is nice and there's a lot of events but idk theres a few things i personally don't like

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 3/5

Helpful

E

Emily D

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Home from Home"

I have been blown away by the community at Saint Martin's. My daughter has settled so well in her new school and I've been impressed by the facilities, particularly the sports centre and drama hall. The school's values are really evident in the way the children are encouraged to be kind, respectful and hardworking.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

Helpful

T

Tom S

Parent Feb 1, 2022

5.0

"Saint Martin's is a gem"

I have two children who attended Saint Martin's and I couldn't be more grateful for the education they received. The school's commitment to Christian values is inspiring, and the staff are always willing to go the extra mile to support the children. The school's facilities are excellent and the opportunities for extracurricular activities are endless.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

Helpful

S

Sarah K

Parent May 1, 2020

4.0

"Mixed feelings"

We have had a good experience at Saint Martin's, but I do feel that the school could be more supportive of children with SEND. My son has had some difficulties and I've found the process of getting extra support to be a bit hit and miss. That being said, the school's facilities are excellent and the staff are generally very friendly and approachable.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

Helpful