Glenfield Road, Leicester LE3 6DF
10 simple reasons to choose Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester
State primary school (academy converter) in Leicester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy, Leicester
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Leicester and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Leicester LEA.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
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Emmanuel Christian School, Leicester (1.4 miles); St Crispin's School Prep (2.8 miles); Leicester Preparatory School (3.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Parks Primary School (1.2 miles); Sparkenhoe Community Primary School (2.3 miles); Lady Jane Grey Primary School (4.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Crispin's School (2.8 miles); Leicester High School for Girls (3.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Babington Community College (2.9 miles); Rushey Mead Academy (3.2 miles); Sir Jonathan North Community College (3.3 miles).