The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 141
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitwick St John The Baptist Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Swannington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Broom Leys School
Primary · 2.4km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Primary · 2.5km away
Belvoirdale Community Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Forest Way School
Academy · 2.6km away
The Castle Rock School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Griffydam Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Coalville, LE67 5AT, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Cross School A 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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