Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leicester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 34th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 12 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy is a vibrant and nurturing school where pupils thrive. It shows its core values in all aspects of its work, building a culture of kindness and respect. Pupils feel valued and supported and have a strong sense of belonging. They are proud of their school and support the 'CTK Way'. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They are encouraged to think critically and explore 'Big Questions' that teach them about the wider world. For example, pupils debate the ethical implications of historical events during history lessons. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement and ensures they are met. Behaviour is exemplary across the school. Pupils understand the importance of treating others well. Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with quickly. Pupils take on leadership roles with enthusiasm. This helps them to develop a culture of mutual respect and responsibility. Parents and carers speak highly of the school. As one parent commented, reflecting the views of many, the school has 'an extremely dedicated team of staff who go above and beyond to ensure that every child fulfils their potential'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
645 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovelands Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Inglehurst Infant School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Inglehurst Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Queensmead Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Parks Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Annie Carter
- Phone
- 01162857261
- Address
- Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DF
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 146158
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.