# Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy — Leicester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Andrew Monaghan

## Contact

- **Address:** Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8GP
- **Phone:** 0116 269 5510
- **Website:** https://www.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leicester/bishop-ellis-catholic-voluntary-academy-22358

## About

Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy, a primary school in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, is a great place to be with a very welcoming atmosphere that is given to us by our fantastic children and wonderful staff.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2012
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School Community: We've been at Bishop Ellis for 2 years now and I'm so grateful for the welcome we've received. The community is lovely, the staff are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are great. My daughter loves attending and I love seeing her grow in confidence. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Education: I've been impressed with the education my son has received at Bishop Ellis. The teachers are knowledgeable and make learning fun. The school's values of respect, kindness and compassion are evident in everything they do. *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — Room for Improvement: While we've enjoyed our time at Bishop Ellis, there have been some issues with communication from the school. The facilities are great, but I've noticed that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us updated on what's happening. Still, we're happy with the education our child is receiving. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great Experience: I sent my child to Bishop Ellis for 3 years and had a great experience. The school's commitment to Catholic values is impressive and the staff are dedicated to helping children grow. I'm grateful for the education my child received and would recommend the school to others. *(Sep 2021)*

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