Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converterPrimaryAges 5–11MixedRoman Catholic
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GP
Headteacher · Mr Andrew Monaghan
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Key facts
Pupils232Capacity 341
OfstedStandards maintainedInspected 21 May 2025
TrustSt Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Free school meals14.7%
Ofsted
Standards maintained
Ungraded inspection on 21 May 2025.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Leicestershire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in LeicestershireNearby schools for the same ages
- Eastfield Primary School0.3 mi
- Church Hill Infant School0.5 mi
- Church Hill Church of England Junior School0.5 mi
- The Merton Primary School0.9 mi
- Sandfield Close Primary School1.2 mi