SchoolScoresHoly Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, LE2 6TY
0116 283 3135 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 March 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
45% — 15 points below the Leicester average, and 17 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 45% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 45% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 55% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicester. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 19 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 11th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.5% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.3% | 13.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 81st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 58.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 83rd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 72nd lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 109th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 134th lowest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 147th highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 151st highest of 153 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 127th highest of 144 state primary schools in Leicester. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Fairfield Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marriott Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eyres Monsell Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Montrose School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Water Leys Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rolleston Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Granby Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkland Primary School South Wigston 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Overdale Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Overdale Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 March 2023.
How did Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 19 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146224.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.