Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School
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]
Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School | |
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Address | |
Barkby Thorpe Lane , , LE4 8GP | |
Coordinates | 52°41′03″N 1°05′19″W |
Information | |
Type | Primary |
Religious affiliation(s) | Catholic |
Local authority | Leicestershire |
Department for Education URN | 120218 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Suzanne Henry[1] |
Gender | mixed |
Age | 5 to 11[1] |
Enrolment | 349[1] |
Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20071008224840/http://www.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk/index.asp |
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 Dovelands Primary School, 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
- "URN 120218 Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School, Thurmaston". Edubase. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- "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
- "Bishop Ellis Catholic Primary School", Ofsted, 7 September 2006
- "Reward for school's commitment to healthy life", Leicester Mercury, 14 February 2008
- "Exemplary behaviour is praised", Leicester Mercury, 20 September 2006
- "Right wavelength", Leicester Mercury, 27 April 2004
- "Pupils spell out Madeleine appeal message as supporters urge holidaymakers to be vigilant", Yorkshire Post, 19 June 2007, page 2
- "Candle of hope for Madeleine". The Times. London. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 29 February 2008.