Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0JE · Staffordshire · primary school
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145th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 4.1/10 against 3,131 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
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 Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved 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 (4.1 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 217. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Overview
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy is described as a “calm and purposeful place” where the ethos of building “loving hearts and strong minds” is “lived and breathed.” The report states that pupils are “happy and proud” to attend, benefiting from high expectations, mutual respect, and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is built on the principle of “inclusion by design,” ensuring important learning is clearly identified and adapted for individual needs.
- Reading is “front and centre,” with staff swiftly identifying and supporting pupils who fall behind, fostering a “love of reading.”
- Behaviour and attendance are highly effective, supported by the “Holy Rosary Way” and systems that address concerns at an “early stage.”
- Pupils’ personal development is a priority, with activities helping them become “confident, articulate young people” who contribute positively to the community.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly and developing positive relationships through well-established routines.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently match the work pupils are given to what they need to practise, as some currently “lose focus” and do not develop sufficient depth of knowledge.
- Staff should facilitate more appropriate discussion of subject content to help pupils connect and rehearse learning, ensuring it becomes part of their “long-term memory.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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