Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy

About Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is a popular choice among Wolverhampton families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 65 applications for just 28 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.32. That means more than two families applied for every available spot, and all 23 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests strong local confidence in the school. ParentView data isn't available here, but the high demand tells its own story. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, with a current roll of 210 children against a capacity of 203, so it's running slightly over its official number. Headteacher Adam Jewkes leads a school where nearly half of pupils (48.6%) are eligible for free school meals, a significantly higher proportion than the national average, which adds useful context to the school's strong academic performance.

Academically, Holy Rosary punches well above its weight. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 81% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Wolverhampton local authority average of 64%. That performance places the school 5th out of 60 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 10% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the top 10% of all primary schools. Looking at individual subjects, 90% of pupils hit the expected standard in reading, 87% in maths and 87% in writing. At the higher standard, 26% achieved that level in reading and maths, while 16% did so in writing. Average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2021 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years provision, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, art studios, an ICT suite, a forest school, outdoor playground, playing fields and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, gymnastics, rounders, dance, athletics, cross country and netball, while clubs include drama, choir, book club, film club, chess and coding. For pupils with additional needs, the school supports moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. There is no nursery or sixth form. Given its strong academic outcomes, Catholic character and high local demand, Holy Rosary is particularly well suited to Wolverhampton families who prioritise academic attainment within a faith-based setting, especially those who can secure a place through church affiliation or proximity. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is East Park Academy, 0.7 km away, which gives families a nearby alternative if Holy Rosary is oversubscribed.

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