Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN: 149144 • Leicester LE4 8GP
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 149144
- 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
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Monaghan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162695510
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester LE4 8GP
Summary
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed primary school located in Thurmaston, Leicester, with a current enrolment of 241 pupils and a capacity of 341. As an academy converter, the school operates under the auspices of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. The school is committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere, underpinned by its Catholic ethos, which emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and social responsibility.
The curriculum at Bishop Ellis is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This approach encourages pupils to engage with their community and understand the importance of helping those in need. The school hosts various charity events throughout the year, including food donations to local food banks, reinforcing the values of compassion and service.
Bishop Ellis also prioritizes the personal development of its students, offering a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for spiritual growth. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, fostering a strong partnership between the school and families, which enhances the overall educational experience for the children.
The curriculum at Bishop Ellis is designed to provide a well-rounded education, integrating the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. This approach encourages pupils to engage with their community and understand the importance of helping those in need. The school hosts various charity events throughout the year, including food donations to local food banks, reinforcing the values of compassion and service.
Bishop Ellis also prioritizes the personal development of its students, offering a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for spiritual growth. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, fostering a strong partnership between the school and families, which enhances the overall educational experience for the children.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 341
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 134
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- 2022-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 134 | 107 | 341 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 134 | 102 | 341 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 341 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 341 |
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