St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Newstead Road, Leicester, LE2 3TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Thomas More 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 10th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2022, report published 17 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 November 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They learn to be resilient and take challenges in their stride. Leaders have high expectations of all pupils, in particular those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the most disadvantaged. All pupils have opportunities to experience a wide range of activities and clubs, such as netball, choir and chess. There is a strong sense of teamwork in the school. One parent said, 'This is more than a school; it is a community.' Leaders ensure pupils are ready for their next stage of life. Regular, planned visits from professionals provide pupils with an insight into future routes into employment. Pupils actively raise money for national charities. There are opportunities for them to have responsibilities, such as being a member of the school council or chaplaincy team. They learn how to be responsible citizens and to care for others. Pupils learn how to keep themselves well, both physically and mentally. Pupils behave well. The recently introduced behaviour policy supports pupils to learn how to take responsibility for their actions. The school mission statement, 'To love one another as I have loved you', and gospel values of respect, honesty and truth are evident throughout the school. Pupils say bullying is rare because teachers and adults stop it happening. They feel safe.
What the school should improve
- All subjects are well sequenced and planned. However, in a small number of subjects, leaders have not checked that these plans are being implemented consistently well. Some pupils are not learning the intended knowledge in some subjects. Senior leaders should make sure that subject leaders have time to do this work to ensure the intended curriculum is being delivered effectively in all subjects.
- In some subjects, some staff lack subject disciplinary knowledge. As a consequence, not all pupils are clear on the purpose of some activities in lessons. In these subjects, subject leaders need to ensure that gaps in teachers' subject knowledge are identified and that the necessary training is provided.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
274 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Leicester Islamic Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Leicester Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St John the Baptist CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Overdale Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% 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 Charlotte Crosse
- Phone
- 01162706365
- Address
- Newstead Road, Leicester, LE2 3TA
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 138185
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.