St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Swadlincote for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 1st of 24 primary schools in Swadlincote. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2013, report published 27 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
'It's a good place to be' is how pupils describe life at this small, friendly school. Pupils are polite and respectful. They relish receiving rewards for positive behaviour. They know the school's house points system recognises their achievements in their work while the 'STARS' celebrate their positive behaviour choices. Pupils know that bullying in school is rare and will not be tolerated. They know that staff are quick to sort out any concerns they may have. One pupil told inspectors how the 'jar of hopes and bag of worries' is a way to let adults know that they may need to talk through their feelings and emotions. Most parents and carers are complimentary about the school. They particularly appreciate the friendly and approachable staff. In the words of one parent, typical of many: 'Staff are amazing. I am so glad my children are part of the St Charles family.' Pupils say teachers make their learning fun and challenging. However, sometimes adults do not use the best methods to help pupils know more of the school's curriculum. Pupils' understanding of different communities is limited.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that all staff have the necessary knowledge and expertise to support pupils, including those with SEND and children in the early years, to know more of the school's curriculum. This slows the learning for some pupils. Leaders must ensure that all resources are used well. They must ensure that all staff have an accurate understanding of, and proficiency to deliver, the school's curriculum so that over time, all pupils know more and remember more.
- Pupils' understanding of diversity and communities in modern Britain is limited. This does not prepare them well for their next stage in education or help them to develop an appreciation of contemporary society. Leaders must ensure that pupils have the necessary knowledge and understanding of protected groups so that they are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
136 pupils on roll, with places for 125
Schools near St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measham Church of England Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Oakthorpe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Donisthorpe Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Snarestone Church of England School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% 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
- Ms Felicity Knight
- Phone
- 01530270572
- Address
- Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7LQ
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 146105
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.