PrimaryData as of May 2026

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Mere Close, Off Mere Road, Leicester, LE5 3HH

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

333

Ages

3-11

FSM

24.8%

Capacity

371

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2021

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

71.0%

Maths

82.0%

RWM Combined

66.0%

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 333 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Mere Close, Leicester, LE5 3HH | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2026 — 2024+ framework
Nov 2021 — Good
Feb 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 66% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE5 3HH).

How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 333 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?

View Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicester.