The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Monaghan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastfield Primary School
Primary · 472m away
Church Hill Infant School
Primary · 831m away
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Primary · 831m away
The Merton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sandfield Close Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Primary · 2.1km away
ALP Leicester
Independent · 2.2km away
Longslade Community College
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Leicester, LE4 8GP, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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