Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Rosary is a warm, friendly school where children are highly valued and enjoy coming to lessons. The school excels at identifying and addressing gaps in learning quickly, particularly supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs to make excellent progress. With caring staff who know each pupil incredibly well and an ambitious curriculum focused on essential skills, pupils gain a high-quality education that prepares them well for their future.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve high standards in reading, writing and mathematics by the end of Year 6, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND making progress better than the national average
- Phonics is taught very effectively and pupils become fluent, confident readers
- The school has a highly effective inclusive culture with ambitious expectations for all pupils, including those facing barriers to learning
- Staff are incredibly kind and caring, with in-depth knowledge of each pupil and expertise in adapting lessons to meet their needs
- Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum with clear focus on essential knowledge in reading, handwriting, spelling and number
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils, especially disadvantaged pupils, do not attend school as regularly as they could
- In the early years, staff interactions do not quickly and consistently address gaps in children's communication and language knowledge
- A few pupils continue to struggle to conform to school rules and routines despite additional support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, gardening, choir, drama productions, head boy and head girl roles, school council, eco-committee, mini vinnies charity fundraising
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is a strong school where pupils build secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, with particularly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Leaders have created an ambitious, inclusive culture where all pupils are valued and thrive.
At a Glance
49.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 82%. Maths has improved from 87% to 91%. Writing has remained stable at around 88%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
225 pupils
203 capacity
22 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,705
Applications
3,170
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.10506%
Overall absence
15.73604%
Persistent absence
197
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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