The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 43.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen McVea (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTudor Grange Samworth Academy, A church of England School
All-through · Very close
The Goldhill Learning Foundation
Independent · 591m away
Marriott Primary School
Primary · 834m away
Eyres Monsell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Montrose School
Primary · 1.1km away
Water Leys Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rolleston Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lancaster Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy take?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is in Leicester, LE2 6TY, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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