Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Loughborough, LE12 9AE · Leicestershire · primary school
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138th 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 3,110 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Overview
Saint Winefride’s Catholic Voluntary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a calm, purposeful environment where pupils are “happy and enjoy their learning,” achieving well in national tests and leaving “well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and attitudes, upholding school values with pride and showing respect to peers and adults.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with needs identified quickly and supported by skilled staff.
- There is a “well-considered, systematic approach to teaching early reading and phonics,” resulting in pupils becoming “fluent and confident readers.”
- Attendance rates are “very low” compared to local and national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, due to a sharp focus on this area.
- The school promotes “broader personal development very well” through a wide range of responsibilities, educational visits, and cultural opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The impact of the curriculum is “not consistently strong in all foundation subjects and in all year groups,” meaning some pupils struggle to remember long-term content.
- Staff should ensure pupils “develop detailed knowledge and skills which enable them to achieve consistently well in all areas of the curriculum,” addressing inconsistencies in work quality.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
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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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