Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
67%
Capacity
141
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 141 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Murphy, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7890th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 19 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Parsonwood Hill, Coalville, North West Leicestershire, LE67 5AT |
| Headteacher | Catherine Murphy |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 141 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.8% |
| School Capacity | 141 / 210 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7890th of 13,686
Nationally
728th of 1,353
In East Midlands
19th of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parsonwood Hill, Coalville
North West Leicestershire, LE67 5AT
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