St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Address: Newstead Road
Town/City: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE2 3TA
Telephone Number: 0116 270 6365
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Charlotte Crosse
Capacity: 280
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 274 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.6%

Location and administration

URN: 138185
DfE Number: 856/3426
UKPRN: 10037470
UPRN: 2465158919
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Leicester (E06000016)
Constituency: Leicester South (E14001327)
Electoral Ward: Knighton (E05010468)
Diocese: RC14(Diocese of Nottingham)

Easting & Northing: 460298E, 301890N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 43.5" N 1° 6' 38.84" W
Plus Code: 9C4WJV6Q+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Mahala Active-Nemaura - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Dr Bernard Attard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Ronald Eldridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Katherine Hollingsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 January 2027.
  • Dr Clare MacDonald - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Mary Neilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Wylie-Whetton - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 February 2026.