St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

URN: 146105 • Swadlincote DE12 7LQ

Overview

Name
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
URN
146105
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Felicity Knight (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01530270572
Website
Visit
Address
Bosworth Road, Swadlincote DE12 7LQ

Summary

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy, located in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 116 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 125. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment rooted in Catholic values, with a mission to foster love and respect in all aspects of school life. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education, with particular attention given to those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds.

The curriculum at St Charles is ambitious and well-structured, designed to prepare students for future educational challenges while encouraging personal growth and responsibility. The school actively promotes a range of extracurricular opportunities to broaden students' experiences and aspirations. Strong ties with the local parish of Our Lady of Lourdes enhance the community spirit, with regular visits to the church and involvement in parish activities.

As part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, St Charles benefits from a supportive network of 23 Catholic schools across Leicestershire. Parents are encouraged to visit the school by appointment to learn more about its ethos and community involvement.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
125
Pupils
116
Boys
59
Girls
57
FSM %
19.80
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 116 59 57 125 19.80
2024-09-11 129 69 60 125 17.80
2023-09-11 129 70 59 125 13.20
2022-09-11 129 70 59 125 13.20
2021-09-11 142 73 69 125 16.20
2020-09-11 126 57 69 125 11.10

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