St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
99%
Capacity
276
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Leicester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 276 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 280 places).
Ofsted has rated St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Crosse, it falls under Leicester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 435th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 68 in Leicester.
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 81 applications for 40 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Football, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Art Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Leicester, St Thomas More 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Newstead Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE2 3TA |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Crosse |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Number of Pupils | 276 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 276 / 280 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
435th of 13,686
Nationally
38th of 1,353
In East Midlands
2nd of 68
In Leicester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
88%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
81
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newstead Road, Leicester
Leicester, LE2 3TA
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