Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV1 2BS · Wolverhampton · primary school
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6th of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 1,154 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 24.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 pupils against a stated capacity of 203. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the new inspection framework affect the current curriculum planning?
What Ofsted said about Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is described as a "warm and friendly school" where pupils are "highly valued" and thrive academically and personally. The report highlights a "highly effective culture of inclusion" and strong leadership that ensures ambitious outcomes for all pupils, particularly those facing barriers to learning.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "high standards in reading, writing and mathematics" by the end of Year 6, with disadvantaged pupils making progress "better than that of other pupils nationally."
- The curriculum is "carefully designed with ambitious aims," featuring "highly effective teaching" where staff "model important knowledge with accuracy" and address misconceptions quickly.
- Staff have an "in-depth knowledge of each pupil," enabling them to "successfully adapt lessons" and provide "personalised support" that ensures all pupils can achieve well.
- Leaders demonstrate a "highly ambitious vision" and foster a "highly effective professional learning culture" where staff "value and take ownership of their professional development."
- Pupils develop into "well‑rounded citizens" through inclusive leadership roles and extra-curricular activities, demonstrating "high levels of respect and tolerance for others."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that staff "quickly and consistently address gaps in children's communication and language knowledge" in the early years.
- Leaders should "maximise every opportunity to improve the attendance of pupils who are persistently absent," particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
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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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