Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
90%
Capacity
333
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 333 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 371 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison James and Mrs Marie Sexton, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4355th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 68 in Leicester.
Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 15 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Eco Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, Sacred Heart 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 | Mere Close, Leicester, Leicester, LE5 3HH |
| Headteacher | Alison James and Mrs Marie Sexton |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 333 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.8% |
| School Capacity | 333 / 371 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4355th of 13,686
Nationally
388th of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
70%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
21
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mere Close, Leicester
Leicester, LE5 3HH
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