Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

About Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 141 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

141 / 210 (67%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Parsonwood Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT

Phone

01530832799

Headteacher

Catherine Murphy

Website

www.holycrosswhitwick.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is an academy converter in Coalville, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy have?

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy has 141 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).

How does Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is part of ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy is located at Parsonwood Hill, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT.