Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy

Barkby Thorpe Lane, Leicester, LE4 8GP
Part of: ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester, LE4 8GP
241 Pupils
341 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
15.40% FSM %
134 Boys
107 Girls
About Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leicester, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 241 pupils on roll. School capacity: 341. Current headteacher: Andrew Monaghan.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Charnwood
Parliamentary Constituency Melton and Syston
Ward Thurmaston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-06-2022
UKPRN 10090474
URN 149144
Data Last Updated 09-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Massimiliano Fortis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Virashi Chauhan Local Governor 20/05/2024 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Leanne Graham-Brown Local Governor 01/10/2023 30/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Lowe Local Governor 01/11/2020 31/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Neeta Mistry Local Governor 09/11/2021 08/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Joe White Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Church Hill Church of England Junior School
0.83 km • Leicester
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The Merton Primary School
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leicester, Leicestershire.
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy has 241 pupils, with a capacity of 341.
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is Mr Andrew Monaghan.
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is at Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GP, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Monaghan
Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GP
01162695510
www.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk
Location
LE4 8GP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149144
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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