Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
, LE9 7AW · Leicestershire · primary school
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84th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Saint Peter’s Catholic Voluntary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm family feel" where pupils are "safe, comfortable and confident." Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that fosters high aspirations, with pupils described as "caring and respectful" who "try their best in lessons." The inspection confirms that the school maintains high standards in education and behaviour, supported by effective leadership and a strong focus on reading.
Strengths
- Reading is "at the heart of the school’s success," with staff teaching phonics so well that pupils read "accurately and fluently from a young age."
- Subject leaders have planned the curriculum in "small, progressive steps," ensuring teachers follow plans precisely and revisit prior learning to secure knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "access every part of the school’s curriculum and achieve well" due to targeted adaptations.
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and develop pupils’ spoken language through specific "sticky vocabulary," enabling precise expression.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with thorough record-keeping and weekly reviews to ensure pupils receive necessary support.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum thinking is not clear enough, preventing pupils from gaining a "deep and detailed understanding" of important concepts.
- The "limited range of extra-curricular clubs" prevents pupils from developing a wide range of talents and interests, requiring a review of the offer.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff are knowledgeable, concerns are reported promptly, and leaders work well with other agencies to support pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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