Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy converter in Leicester, Leicestershire.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 5 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 232 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 341 |
| Free school meals | 14.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 8GP |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 01162695510 |
| URN | 149144 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 21 May 2025, outcome: Standards maintained.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Eastfield Primary School (primary school, about 0.5 km)
- Church Hill Infant School (primary school, about 0.8 km)
- Church Hill Church of England Junior School (primary school, about 0.8 km)
- The Merton Primary School (primary school, about 1.5 km)
- Sandfield Close Primary School (primary school, about 1.9 km)
- Riverside Community Primary School Birstall (primary school, about 2.1 km)
- The Pochin School (primary school, about 2.2 km)
- St Peter and St Paul Church of England Academy (primary school, about 2.3 km)
Browse: Primary schools in Leicestershire
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