Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Britannia Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire is a primary school in Loughborough for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 29th of 34 primary schools in Loughborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2016, report published 25 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 April 2025
Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning at Saint Winefride's. The school is highly ambitious for all pupils to succeed. Pupils live up to these high expectations fully. Children in the early years make a strong start to their education. Pupils typically achieve well in national tests in English and mathematics at the end of Year 6. They leave school well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour, and their attitudes to learning, are excellent. The atmosphere in lessons, and at other times, is very calm and purposeful. Pupils uphold the school's five key values with pride. They are polite and respectful to each other and to adults. Positive relationships enable pupils to flourish. Pupils say that they feel safe at school. They value the kindness and care provided by the trusted adults around them. Pupils' well-being is at the heart of the school's work. The school promotes pupils' broader personal development very well. There is a wide range of opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities and go on educational visits. These rich experiences enable pupils to gain valuable skills and broaden their understanding of the world beyond their immediate locality.
What the school should improve
- In a few areas, the impact of the curriculum is not consistently strong in all foundation subjects and in all year groups. This means that some pupils struggle to remember long term the content that they have been taught, and the work in some pupils' books does not reflect a depth of knowledge, high expectations and pride in their work. The school should ensure that staff are equipped to check and make sure that pupils develop detailed knowledge and skills which enable them to achieve consistently well in all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
169 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Oxley Primary School Shepshed | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Newcroft Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Stonebow Primary School Loughborough | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Belton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ruth Elmore
- Phone
- 01509503353
- Address
- Britannia Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9AE
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 138299
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.