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St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Swadlincote, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 116 pupils, and a capacity of 125 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

116

Pupils

125

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Charles Catholic Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7LQ
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
19.8% of pupils
DfE URN
146105

Other Primary Schools in Swadlincote

If St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Swadlincote are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy

Is St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 125 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?

St Charles Catholic Primary 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 St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy cover?

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Swadlincote, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy?

St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.