The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.5
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Shelley Conaghan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Spencefield Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 6HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKrishna Avanti Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oaklands School
Special school · Very close
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · Very close
The City of Leicester College
Secondary · 628m away
Judgemeadow Community College
Secondary · 780m away
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Linden Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 1,144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is in Leicester, LE5 6HN, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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