Welcome to Martin high school

We are delighted to introduce you to Martin High School. At Martin High, we are extremely proud of our whole school community where the focus is on every learner as an individual. We want to see our learners excel in their areas of interest; with a focus on building independence and resilience.

Hire our facilities

As part of Lionheart Venues, we are part of a group of contemporary multi-use facilities available for hire throughout Leicestershire. The Lionheart Academies Trust schools have successfully hosted many memorable occasions, events and activities over the years.

Multi-million pound sports facilities

We were thrilled to open our brand new sports hall. This new development has provided a significant upgrade to our existing sports facilities, benefiting learners and the wider community.

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enrichment

Every young person is a valued individual and we want to create a platform for them to go beyond their expectations; parents will know they can feel safe in the knowledge that their child will be encouraged to be everything they want to be.

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"At the school, all the teachers are friendly and the subjects we do are interesting, fun and insightful. Feedback is also given regularly so we know what we’re doing well and what we need to improve on."

"At the school, all the teachers are friendly and the subjects we do are interesting, fun and insightful. Feedback is also given regularly so we know what we’re doing well and what we need to improve on."

"I stayed at MHS for my GCSE’s because I knew I’d be supported by my teachers and encouraged to push myself. The teachers and learners here have formed a warm and welcoming community and a positive learning environment."

"I stayed at MHS for my GCSE’s because I knew I’d be supported by my teachers and encouraged to push myself. The teachers and learners here have formed a warm and welcoming community and a positive learning environment."

Values and ethos

The great strength of our school is the quality of relationships and the care that staff have for pupils and pupils have for one another. No one individual is more important than anybody else. Everyone tries hard to understand and work both for themselves and for others.

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Latest News
Bake Off Star Inspires Budding Scientists

July 11, 2025

Josh – who once attended Highcliffe Primary and The Cedars Academy – led a live baking demonstration for 25 learners from Years 7 to 9. Known for blending science with baking, he wowed the room with insights into acids, alkalis and the magic of baking powder. He brought along his homemade sourdough to explain the role of gluten, then treated learners to rich chocolate samples while discussing the chemistry of cocoa butter and fatty acids. The excitement rose as Josh whipped up glossy meringues,…

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Celebrating Sporting Success

July 06, 2025

The event was a great success, recognising the dedication, teamwork, and perseverance shown by all who took part in sport at MHS. A special well done goes to our award winners, who received beautifully crafted, custom-designed trophies made by our talented Year 11 GCSE Design students in collaboration with Team Design. These unique awards were presented alongside our traditional engraved trophies, which will take pride of place in the school’s trophy cabinets as a lasting tribute to our athletes…

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Pancakes and Role Models: Celebrating Women's Day at Martin High

March 12, 2025

French striker Noémie Mouchon and Icelandic midfielder Hlín Eiríksdóttir joined a group of Year 7 and Year 10 students in our Food Technology rooms. Together, they broke out the eggs, flour, sugar and butter and set about cooking up some delicious concoctions. In true pancake day style, those daring enough even managed to flip their creations in the frying pan – even Associate Principal Mrs Smith had a go! – before adorning them with generous helpings of Nutella, syrup, and lemon juice. The expe…

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Year 10 Learners Embark on an Unforgettable Icelandic Adventure

March 03, 2025

This annual event, a highlight of the school calendar for the past decade, offered Geography students a chance to see first-hand the concepts they studied in class. After an eventful start, including a significant flight delay, the cohort arrived in Iceland on Monday evening, ready for a week of adventure. Day Two saw them visit the Lava Centre to learn about tectonic plates and volcanic history, followed by exploring stunning waterfalls like Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. The next day, students…

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Building resilience through outdoor learning

January 31, 2025

The project – which has run for six weeks and focuses on working with vulnerable children – is designed to promote outdoor learning and strengthen learners’ holistic development. As part of the project, the 15 regular attendees have enjoyed making a campfire and using tools to construct their own shelters. These hands-on activities have not only been fun but have also provided valuable life skills and a sense of accomplishment. The project has been an enormous success and has gone a long way in…

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Upcoming Events

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2025

Year 7 Open Evening 2025

There are three time slots available to book on the evening. During each time slot there will be a presentation in the hall, followed by an opportunity to have a tour of the school, hear from our subject specialists and meet current Martin High students. BOOK YOUR TICKETS

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