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St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Leicester , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 276 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

276

Pupils

280

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Leicester 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: 99% 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 Leicester 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 Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Newstead Road, Leicester, LE2 3TA
Local authority
Leicester
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
6.5% of pupils
DfE URN
138185

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 280 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leicester before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, 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 Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.