Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

A good academy converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Leicester, LE46QN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harrison Road
Leicester, LE46QN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146147
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Harrison Road, Leicester, LE4 6QN
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
226
Free School Meals
14.0% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 103.0
2023 108.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
226 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Acceptance Affirmation Love Respect Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Catholic faith is central to day-to-day life at St Patrick’s. The school emphasises liturgy and collective worship, with Mass celebrated in school fortnightly by parish priests who also visit classes to enhance knowledge and understanding of faith during RE lessons. The RE team and chaplaincy activities support spiritual development and parish partnership.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Charlotte Lynch, emphasising a warm Catholic ethos, a rich and broad curriculum, and a commitment to every child reaching their full potential in a safe, welcoming environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Wake & Shake Multi-Sports After-School Care

Facilities

Prayer Room

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education English Reading Maths Science Phonics EYFS

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2026 informs you of the types of support available for your child at our school and how this support can be accessed.

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