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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 241 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5–11

Age range

241

Pupils

341

Capacity

71%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Leicestershire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GP
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
149144

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If Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leicester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy has a capacity of 341 places and currently has 241 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Leicestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.