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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy

Academy converter · Wolverhampton · WV1 2BS

Ages 5–11 · 225 pupils · Wolverhampton

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

81%

Overall absence

5.4%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2025-12-02

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)81%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.4%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.5%
Enrolments in measure
195

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

19

Places offered

20

1st-preference offers

19

Total preferences (any rank)
57
Preferred offers (top 3)
20
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill111%

225 pupils · 203 places

Pupils on roll
225
Boys / girls
97 / 128
School capacity
203
Capacity fill
225 / 203 (111%)
Free school meals
49.8%
FSM pupils
107
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Adam Jewkes

Location

Address
Hickman Avenue
Postcode
WV1 2BS
Town
Wolverhampton
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Wolverhampton
District
Wolverhampton
Constituency
Wolverhampton South East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–11, in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, 225 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 49.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Archdiocese of Birmingham.

Open schools in Wolverhampton
136
Primary schools in Wolverhampton
82
Academies among open schools in Wolverhampton
61% (83)
Open schools in WV1
9
Primary in WV1
4
Open schools in Wolverhampton LA
126
Primary in Wolverhampton LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WolverhamptonNear WV1

  • Eastfield Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV1 2QY · Wolverhampton

    Ages 5–11

    • KS251%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM61.5%
    • Demand1.03

    0.3 miles away

  • East Park Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV1 2DS · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM51.2%
    • Demand0.93

    0.4 miles away

  • Stowlawn Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bilston · WV14 6EH · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM56.2%
    • Demand0.96

    0.7 miles away

  • Grove Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV2 1HZ · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM59.4%
    • Demand0.91

    0.8 miles away

  • Woden Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV10 0LH · Wolverhampton

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM56.1%
    • Demand0.97

    1.0 miles away

  • Trinity CofE Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Wolverhampton · WV10 0UB · Wolverhampton

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM55.4%
    • Demand0.92

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Adam Jewkes
Telephone
01902878440
Website
https://www.holyrosaryprimary.co.uk/

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