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Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0JE, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.6 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
217
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 75% recommending the school, although the overall LocaleIQ score suggests some room for improvement compared to other schools in the area. The percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 13%, indicating potential for further development in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
School keeps me informed
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child feels safe
75%
My child is happy
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
67%
Progress is communicated
58%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.2%
White Other23.2%
Black African10.8%
Mixed Other3.8%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.80561, -1.61517 · DE15 0JE
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146266
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 22.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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