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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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