Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School

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Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School
Address
Barkby Thorpe Lane

Thurmaston
,
Leicestershire
,
LE4 8GP

England
Coordinates52°41′03″N 1°05′19″W / 52.6842°N 1.0886°W / 52.6842; -1.0886Coordinates: 52°41′03″N 1°05′19″W / 52.6842°N 1.0886°W / 52.6842; -1.0886
Information
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Local authorityLeicestershire
Department for Education URN120218 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherSuzanne Henry[1]
Gendermixed
Age5 to 11[1]
Enrolment349[1]
Websitehttps://www.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk/

Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided Catholic primary school located in Thurmaston, Leicestershire, England.[2] In 2017, approximately 345 pupils aged 5–11 attend the school.[3]

It was granted the Healthy Schools award in February 2007, presented by the then Leicester City F.C. manager Rob Kelly.[4]

Academic standards[]

In the report of the Ofsted inspection on 5 June 2006 the school was rated Good, point two on a four-point scale. Each topic was rated outstanding or good with, notably, none less than good. However, the highest possible award of Outstanding was given for the Personal development and well-being of the pupils.[3][5]

Radio project[]

A two-year project started in April 2004 in which children made radio shows. Bishop Ellis worked with , Fullhurst Community College and Takeover Radio.[6]

Madeleine McCann[]

Madeleine McCann would have attended this school from September 2007.[7] The school said that a place had been reserved for Madeleine and lit a candle for her.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "URN 120218 Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston". Edubase. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Statutory Instruments 1999 No. 2432 The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (England) Order 1999" Archived July 4, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Office of Public Sector Information
  3. ^ a b "Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School"[permanent dead link], Ofsted, 7 September 2006
  4. ^ "Reward for school's commitment to healthy life", Leicester Mercury, 14 February 2008
  5. ^ "Exemplary behaviour is praised", Leicester Mercury, 20 September 2006
  6. ^ "Right wavelength", Leicester Mercury, 27 April 2004
  7. ^ "Pupils spell out Madeleine appeal message as supporters urge holidaymakers to be vigilant", Yorkshire Post, 19 June 2007, page 2
  8. ^ "Candle of hope for Madeleine". The Times. London. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 29 February 2008.

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