Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — Primary School in Leicester

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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Leicester, LE2 6TY

219 Pupils

240 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

43.50% FSM %

100 Boys

119 Girls

About Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Leicester, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 219 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Karen McVea.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leicester or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Leicester
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency	Leicester South
Ward	Eyres Monsell
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-10-2018
UKPRN	10081181
URN	146224
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (5)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Hilari Chetwood	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/11/2010	31/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Zoobia Javed	Local Governor	01/07/2023	30/06/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mariyam Osman	Local Governor	27/03/2024	26/03/2028	Elected by parents
Marian Ryan	Local Governor	01/03/2012	29/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Osmond Ugwuanyi	Local Governor	01/03/2024	29/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust