Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Nuneaton, CV13 6BF · Leicestershire · secondary school
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4th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 531 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.7 · 88 | 30% | 2.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.66 · 90 | 25% | 2.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.8 · 88 | 10% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 54.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.66 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 731 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment scores? How does the school manage class sizes with 19 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a “highly ambitious school” where pupils “thrive” and achieve “excellent outcomes” within a supportive environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed to be ambitious for all pupils,” leading to consistently high achievement and secure understanding through skilled teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, allowing them to “access the full curriculum and achieve well.”
- Reading is a clear priority, with a “well-considered and coherent reading strategy” ensuring pupils become fluent.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” featuring an “impressive range of trips,” clubs, and leadership roles that build confidence and independence.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils focusing on learning and staff trusted to deal with issues “immediately and effectively.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.9 |
| 2024/25 | 54.3 |
| 2025/26 | 56.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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