Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy, Burton-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Rosary excels at building happy, confident pupils through its 'loving hearts and strong minds' approach. Reading is prioritised from day one, with excellent support for those who need it. The school creates an inclusive environment where every pupil, including those with additional needs, thrives both academically and personally.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective early identification and support for struggling readers
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they follow an inclusive curriculum and achieve well
- Consistent behaviour management through the 'Holy Rosary Way' creating a calm, purposeful environment
- High attendance rates with effective early intervention systems
- Well-developed personal development opportunities integrated throughout the curriculum
Areas for Improvement
- Work given to pupils is not always matched well enough to their individual needs, causing some to lose focus
- Pupils do not have enough consistent opportunities to discuss and rehearse their learning, limiting long-term retention
- Need to ensure all teachers consistently facilitate appropriate discussion of subject content
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, choir, crochet, 'Character Buddies' programme, 'Messengers' community role, 'Earth Friends' environmental programme, after-school clubs
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school where pupils and staff are happy and proud to attend. The school has high expectations for all pupils and has improved from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating to achieve a 'Good' grade across all areas.
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 60%. Maths has improved from 44% to 60%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
19.3
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
22.7
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
179 pupils
217 capacity
38 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burton-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burton-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.29464%
Overall absence
12.4183%
Persistent absence
153
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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