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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Leicester, LE2 6TYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
32%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#13,178
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross Catholic School in Leicester is a popular choice among local families, with 19 first-preference applications for its 20 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed, receiving 37 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.85. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence, though it is worth noting that the school does not publish a Parent View recommendation percentage in the available data. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Karen McVea. It has a nursery provision and a current roll of 219 pupils against a capacity of 240, meaning there is some spare capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 43.5%, which is significantly above the national average, reflecting the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressStonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 6TY
HeadteacherKaren McVea
Local AuthorityLeicester
Number of Pupils219
Free School Meals (FSM)43.5%
School Capacity219 / 240 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsNetballSwimmingAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirChessGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.