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St Martin's Academy
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A Primary Academy in the heart of Hoole.

Part of the Free School Program since 2013.

Excellence. Inspiration. Care.
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WE ARE HIRING!

Passionate about teaching?

Join our St Martin's family in September 2025 & be a part of our Outstanding learning journey.

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Apply by April 11th, 2025

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Class Teacher: KS1 or 2
Join Our Team Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and making a difference in education? We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team from September 2025. This tempora...
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A thrilling 1–1 draw for our UKS2 team yesterday,

Fantastic football on show, including a top-corner finish, strong defensive teamwork, & endless energy across the pitch.

A great all-round performance!

#TeamSMA

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Spirited Draw in a Hard-Fought Clash
Post-Match Analysis Venue: Blacon High SchoolDate: 2nd April 2025Fixture: UKS2 Girls Football Match vs Upton Heath (League)Result: 1 - 1 Draw Match Overview In a tightly contested fixture at ...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Making their debut in style!

A 2–0 loss didn’t reflect the brilliant effort, teamwork & commitment shown on the pitch.

Great runs, strong tackles, and a huge learning curve!

#TeamSMA

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Promising Debut Despite Narrow Defeat
Venue: Blacon High SchoolDate: 2nd April 2025Fixture: LKS2 Boys Football vs Upton Heath (League)Result: Lost 2 - 0 Match Overview In their very first competitive fixture as a team, our LKS2 boys...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A challenging match against tough opposition brought out the best in our UKS2 boys.

They battled hard, defended brilliantly, & showed real leadership and teamwork.

So much to be proud of!

#TeamSMA #FootballFocus

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St Martin’s Show Heart in Tough Clash Against Acresfield
Post-Match Analysis: Venue: Blacon High SchoolDate: 1st April 2025Fixture: UKS2 Boys Football Match vs Acresfield (League)Result: Lost 3 - 0 Match Summary In their latest fixture, our boys f...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Team Watergate had a fantastic morning developing cricket skills at a fun-filled festival!

From target throws to big hits, the team gave it their all — smiles, sunshine, & great progress all round!

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SMA Hit It for Six at Cricket Festival!
On Wednesday 2nd April, a group of enthusiastic Watergate took part in the KS1 Cricket Festival held at Upton High School. With 15 schools in attendance, the festival focused on developing key cricket...
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April 3, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We’ve only gone & done it again!

ESSA National Finalists for the second year running 💥

So very proud of our swimmers this evening & really looking forward to seeing what colour hoodie they choose #IYKYK.

#SwimFast #FairPlay #Year6Swimmers

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Outstanding Performance at NW ESSA Primary Schools Team Championships
On March 18th, 2025, a team of Wolfgate swimmers traveled to Blackpool’s Palatine Leisure Centre to compete in the North West English Schools' Swimming Association (ESSA) Primary Schools Team Champion...
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March 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Strong debut for a new-look St. Martin’s team!

Our young squad showed grit, teamwork & flair in their first outing of the season at the Chester Schools' B Tournament.

A promising start with plenty to build on!

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Strong Debut Performance for a New-Look Team
On 25th March, a team from Shipgate and Wolfgate classes took to the courts at Blacon High School to compete in the Chester Schools ‘B’ Netball Tournament. With 20 schools participating overall an...
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March 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
3D glasses on, snacks at the ready… it's cinema night!
Can you guess the movie?

A brilliant evening with lots of laughter & excitement. Can't quite believe how quickly time has flown at Ingestre Hall.

See you all tomorrow!

#3DCinemaNight #MovieMagic #GuessTheFilm
March 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
WE ARE HIRING!

Passionate about teaching?

Join our St Martin's family in September 2025 & be a part of our Outstanding learning journey.

Find our more by clicking on the link/image below.

Apply by April 11th, 2025

stmartinsacademy.org.uk/job/class-te...
Class Teacher: KS1 or 2
Join Our Team Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and making a difference in education? We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team from September 2025. This tempora...
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March 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Mondays always feel better when the sun shines but they're blooming lovely when they start off this well!

Thank you🪻

#InternationalWomensDay
March 10, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay 💜🤍💚

Yesterday we marked the occasion with a special event attended by children, parents & inspirational guest speakers including Lynn Perry MBE, CEO of @barnardos.org.uk & The Sheriff of Chester, Cllr Alex Tate.

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Accelerating Action: Inspiring Change Together On Friday 7th March, St Martin’s Academy proudly opened its doors to families, students from Rudheath Senior Academy, and special guests to mark Inter...
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March 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Nearly-new summer uniforms being prepped & ready for sale! We're reducing waste, saving money, & sharing our planet ethically—one uniform at a time.

Hanging them out to dry for a fresh start!

Sale starts on FRIDAY!

#SustainableSchool #ReuseReduceRecycle #EthicalFashion
February 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Newgate Class had an amazing time at Imagine That, Liverpool!

From making slime & bath bombs to exploring careers in the Imagination Village, they had a blast with hands-on STEM fun.

A day full of discovery & creativity! #STEM #Education #LOtC

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A Day of Discovery & Creativity: Imagine That!
On Tuesday 11th February, Newgate Class embarked on a thrilling hands-on learning experience at Imagine That!—a science and creativity centre designed to spark curiosity and imagination. The trip prov...
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February 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Our Character Costume Collection Cart is now OPEN!

Don't forget to have a rummage at home & donate any old dressing up outfits or accessories that could be used to create a #WorldBookDay character costume next week.

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February 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Watergate & Shipgate enjoyed yet another fantastic day out together blending art, nature & literacy at @storyhouselive.bsky.social & on a nature walk creating Andy Goldsworthy-inspired art.

Amazing teamwork, creativity & curiosity on display!

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Young Artists & Readers Unite: A Creative Day at Storyhouse and Nature Walk
On Monday 24th February 2025 50 enthusiastic children from Watergate & Shipgate Classes embarked on yet another joint learning adventure that combined art, science, and history with teamwork and crea...
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February 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Wolfgate were Sick to Death yesterday! From crafting plague bags to meeting a Plague Doctor, they explored medical practices through the ages.

A hands-on start to their 'History of Healthcare' topic!

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Wolfgate Explore the Dark Side of Medicine at ‘Sick to Death’ Museum
On Monday 24th February, our Wolfgate Seniors stepped back in time for a fascinating and immersive experience at the Sick to Death museum in Chester. This trip served as a WOW Moment introduction to t...
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February 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Our ‘Bureau de Change’ is now OPEN!

A great initiative from our Community & Environment Sub-Committee raising funds for their Eco Initiatives by collecting some of the £2.7 billion+ in unused foreign currency in UK homes.

@shitchester.bsky.social

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Small Change for a Big Impact!
Did you know that there’s an estimated £2.7 billion in unused foreign currency hidden in drawers, jars, and forgotten holiday wallets across UK homes? What if that spare change could be turned int...
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December 11, 2024 at 7:59 PM