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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

Kirklees, WF16 9EAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2817 of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy

If you are a parent weighing up Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy, the numbers suggest other families are keen to get in. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 81 applications for just 30 places, with 42 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at 2.7 applications for every available spot, a clear sign of local demand. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Roman Catholic character, and it is currently full, with 208 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. Just over a fifth of pupils (21.2%) are eligible for free school meals, which is a useful benchmark for the catchment's mix. The headteacher is Claire Bass, and the school converted to academy status at some point before its most recent inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBath Road, Heckmondwike, Kirklees, WF16 9EA
HeadteacherClaire Bass
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)21.2%
School Capacity208 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisFootballGymnasticsCricketDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubCodingChoirScience ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: holyspiritprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.