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Where is Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is located in Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE4 6QN.

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Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary academy in Leicester, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy has 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 113 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 8.0%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected72%Attendance93.9%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Roman Catholic
Size: 113 pupils
SEN support: 24% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 72% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 24% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 22/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality5/100

Transport access44/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

At Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

79% met the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths.

Attendance at Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 8.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy has 113 pupils on roll.

11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

24% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy