Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
LEEDS, LS16 6NF · Leeds · primary school
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97th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.5/10 against 3,865 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Mini Mermaids/M2 club and an after-school club. Sports activities include football, tennis, basketball, netball, Kin Ball, cross country rugby, sports hall athletics, and the Dance Spectacular.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy continues to be a good school, offering a welcoming environment where pupils are treated with respect and politeness. Leaders maintain high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture where pupils are proud of their achievements and eager to learn.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious and well-sequenced," enabling pupils to achieve well, with particularly high standards in reading and mathematics.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "impressive," characterised by warm, respectful relationships with staff and a rare occurrence of bullying, which is dealt with swiftly when it arises.
- The Reception class provides a "very strong start to their education," with children making rapid progress in literacy, mathematics, and personal development.
- Staff receive "regular high-quality training," ensuring teachers help pupils "know more and remember more" through effective assessment and gap identification.
- Pupils with SEND "achieve well across the curriculum," benefiting from precise identification of needs and skilled adaptations by teachers and teaching assistants.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure a "consistent approach to the teaching of phonics," particularly for the weakest readers who currently struggle to sound out and blend words correctly.
- Leaders must secure pupils’ understanding of "healthy eating and different religions," as students currently cannot discuss these topics with confidence or recall key concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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