Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
Mill Lane, Earl Shilton, Earl Shilton, LE9 7AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Earl Shilton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 95th of 211 primary schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 November 2016, report published 11 January 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 February 2023
There is a warm family feel at Saint Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy. Pupils go about their school lives with smiles on their faces. They feel safe, comfortable and confident in their surroundings. One pupil, with a comment that was typical of many, said, 'The teachers are really kind here. They always help you and make time for you.' Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum. They are aspirational for every pupil. Leaders encourage pupils to live out the school's mission statement by 'aiming high' and 'striving to improve'. Pupils are caring and respectful. They are well mannered and hold doors open for each other. Pupils are enthusiastic and positive about school. They are proud to attend Saint Peter's. They try their best in lessons and focus on their work. Classrooms are calm, purposeful places where pupils can concentrate on their learning. Staff wear 'Stop and Think Hands' on their lanyards to remind pupils of the expectations that staff have of their behaviour. This approach means that pupils are ready to learn. Pupils understand what bullying is. They know it is not tolerated at their school. They report that it does not happen very often at all. On the very rare occasion that it does, leaders deal with it immediately and effectively.
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, curriculum thinking is not as clear as it needs to be. This means that pupils do not acquire a deep and detailed understanding of some of the important ideas and themes that run through subjects. Leaders need to refine their curriculum thinking in these subjects so that pupils develop their knowledge of key concepts over time.
- There are a limited range of clubs on offer at the school and uptake is quite low. This prevents pupils from developing a wide range of talents and interests. Leaders should review the extra-curricular offer at the school and ensure that all pupils have access to a greater variety of extra-curricular opportunities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 30% met the expected standard |
| Townlands Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Newlands Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Barwell Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Thurlaston Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% 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 Siobhan Minford
- Phone
- 01455843840
- Address
- Mill Lane, Earl Shilton, Earl Shilton, LE9 7AW
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 146133
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.