St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
93%
Capacity
116
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 116 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 125 places).
Ofsted has rated St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Felicity Knight, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8440th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 41 in North West Leicestershire.
St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 16 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 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 St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, St Charles Catholic Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Bosworth Road, Swadlincote, North West Leicestershire, DE12 7LQ |
| Headteacher | Felicity Knight |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 116 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.8% |
| School Capacity | 116 / 125 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8440th of 13,686
Nationally
785th of 1,353
In East Midlands
23rd of 41
In North West Leicestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
58%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
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Contact Information
Bosworth Road, Swadlincote
North West Leicestershire, DE12 7LQ
Journey to School
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