How many Catholic schools are there in Leicestershire?

There are 21 schools with a Catholic religious character in Leicestershire listed on FindGreatSchools, spanning primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Who can apply to a Catholic school in Leicestershire?

Anyone can apply. State-funded faith schools must admit all applicants when they have places available; when oversubscribed, their published admissions criteria may give priority to families of the faith. Independent faith schools set their own admissions policies, so check each school's website for details.

Who inspects Catholic schools?

State-funded Catholic schools receive standard Ofsted inspections, plus a separate inspection of their religious character and religious education under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. Independent Catholic schools are inspected by Ofsted or, for association schools, the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

The best Catholic schools in Leicestershire

Compare 21 Catholic schools in Leicestershire, ranked by Ofsted ratings, results and our composite score. Every school with a Catholic religious character is listed: primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Top of the list: Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire.

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Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Ofsted: Strong

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Location: Wigston, LE18 3QL

The best Catholic schools in Leicestershire

Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy

St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy

Saint Francis Catholic Primary School

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

St Josephs Catholic Academy

Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire

Ratcliffe College

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