The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Felicity Knight (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy take?
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is in Swadlincote, DE12 7LQ, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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