The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 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
- 276
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Crosse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Newstead Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeicester Partnership School
Pupil referral unit · 301m away
Avenue Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Leicester Islamic Academy
Independent · 687m away
Miller House School
Independent · 797m away
Leicester Preparatory School
Independent · 799m away
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 843m away
Overdale Junior School
Primary · 883m away
Leicester High School for Girls
Independent · 933m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy take?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is in Leicester, LE2 3TA, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas More 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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