Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leicester for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 112th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2012, report published 3 September 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
This is a caring school held in high regard by the school community. Pupils and their families appreciate the warm welcome at the school gate and the excellent pastoral support available. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils benefit from the high ambition and aspirations the school has for all pupils to thrive spiritually, academically and socially. The curriculum is inspiring and interesting for pupils. Pupils engage well with their learning and work hard. They achieve well. The school's consistent approach to behaviour supports pupils in proudly upholding the school's mission to 'aspire to be our best'. Pupils are respectful and polite. All are welcome here. Social times of the day are joyful. Pupil sports leaders relish the responsibility of organising games for their peers. Interesting activities are provided for pupils' purposeful play. For instance, the popular lunchtime 'board games' club expands pupils' wider interests and social skills. The school ensures that pupils are empowered to develop their leadership skills and contribute to the school community. For example, eco-warriors lead the school in developing recycling habits. The school council contributes to significant events such as positive mental health day. The chaplaincy leaders organise reflection time for their peers with care and attention.
What the school should improve
- At times, learning opportunities in a few wider curriculum subjects do not extend or deepen pupils' understanding. As a result, occasionally in these subjects, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure greater consistency in how pupils are supported to extend their knowledge and understanding, so that they achieve highly across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
232 pupils on roll, with places for 341
Schools near Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastfield Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 51% met the expected standard |
| Church Hill Church of England Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Church Hill Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Merton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Sandfield Close Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Monaghan
- Phone
- 01162695510
- Address
- Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GP
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 149144
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.