Whether your child is starting Reception, you’re moving into the area or you’re looking to change schools during the academic year, St Patrick’s Catholic Voluntary Academy warmly welcomes enquiries from families looking for a primary school place in Belgrave and north Leicester.
Located on Harrison Road in the heart of Belgrave, St Patrick’s is a welcoming Catholic primary school of just over 200 children, where pupils are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential.
We are proud of our diverse school family and welcome children from all faiths and backgrounds whenever places are available.
A School with Inclusivity at its Heart
St Patrick’s is a caring and inclusive school where children are known, valued and encouraged to become the very best they can be.
Our Catholic Schools Inspectorate described St Patrick’s as:
“A missionary school which has inclusivity at its heart.”
Our community brings together families from a wide variety of cultures, languages and backgrounds, creating a school where children learn from one another and develop a strong sense of belonging.
Do I Have to Be Catholic?
No. St Patrick’s is a Catholic school, but we warmly welcome applications from families of all faiths and none, subject to places being available and our admissions arrangements.
Our Catholic values of acceptance, love and respect are central to school life and help create a welcoming community in which every child is valued.
Reception Places at St Patrick’s
Starting primary school is a big milestone for children and their families, and we want every child to feel happy, confident and secure from the beginning.
At St Patrick’s, children benefit from:
- A caring and inclusive school community
- High expectations for every child
- A rich and broad curriculum
- Support for individual needs
- A diverse, welcoming school family
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff
- A Catholic ethos centred on love and respect
Our aim is to help every child develop their gifts and talents, achieve their full potential and enjoy their time at school.
Wraparound Care for Families
We understand that school needs to work around family life.
St Patrick’s offers provision from 7.50am until 5.15pm, with morning Wake & Shake sessions and after-school provision available.
This provides additional flexibility for parents who need care before or after the normal school day.
Moving Schools During the Year?
If you are moving to Belgrave or north Leicester, or are considering a change of school for your child, you can apply for an in-year school place at St Patrick’s.
Where a place is available, children can be admitted during the academic year.
We understand that changing schools can feel like a big step, so families are very welcome to contact us, visit the school and talk to us about their child before applying.
In-year applications are made through the relevant Local Authority. If you are applying on faith grounds, you will also need to complete the appropriate Supplementary Information Form.
Why Choose St Patrick’s?
- Inclusive, welcoming community
- Children of all backgrounds welcomed
- High aspirations for every pupil
- Rich and broad curriculum
- Strong Catholic values
- Warm pupil-staff relationships
- Support for pupils with SEND
- Wraparound provision from 7.50am–5.15pm
- Convenient Belgrave location
Come and Visit St Patrick’s
Choosing a school is an important decision and the best way to discover St Patrick’s is to come and see us.
We warmly welcome families for a personal tour of the school, giving you an opportunity to see our learning environment, meet members of our school community and ask any questions you may have.
Call: 0116 266 1149
Email: school.office@st-patricks.leicester.sch.uk
St Patrick’s Catholic Voluntary Academy
Harrison Road
Belgrave
Leicester
LE4 6QN
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Patrick’s Catholic Voluntary Academy?
St Patrick’s is on Harrison Road in the Belgrave area of Leicester, LE4 6QN. The school is conveniently located for families in Belgrave and the surrounding north Leicester area.
Do you have to be Catholic to attend St Patrick’s?
No. St Patrick’s is a Catholic primary school but welcomes applications from families of all faiths and none, subject to places being available and the school’s admissions arrangements.
Can my child join St Patrick’s during the school year?
Yes. Applications can be made for an in-year school place at any point during the academic year. Children can be admitted where places are available.
Does St Patrick’s offer before and after-school care?
Yes. St Patrick’s has provision available from 7.50am, with after-school care available until 5.15pm.
Does St Patrick’s support children with SEND?
Yes. St Patrick’s is committed to inclusion and has high expectations and aspirations for pupils with SEND. Teaching and support are planned with children’s different abilities, development and individual needs in mind.
