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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
341
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 53%, which places it in the top 77% nationally, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students.
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Last inspected: 28 June 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child makes good progress
94%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.1%
Asian Indian19.9%
Black African8.7%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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52.68398, -1.08878 · LE4 8GP
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149144
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 June 2012.
Is Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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