Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy.

Leeds, LS166NF Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 July 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Otley Old Road
Cookridge
Leeds, LS166NF
Phone
1132677532
Website
holynameprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142004
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Otley Old Road, Cookridge, LEEDS, LS16 6NF
Website
www.holynameprimary.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Leeds (rc)
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
204
Free School Meals
20.6% (42 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.0 (12.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.8 (2.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 105.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
204 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Loving, Learning, Living, Laughing: Together in Faith."

Loving Learning Living Laughing Together in Faith

As a Catholic school, Christ is at the centre of our daily lives within the school and we try to live out the virtues each day. Being virtuous enables the children to be good and do good within our school, home and wider communities.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Holy Name. This is a happy and vibrant Catholic school where Christ is at the centre of daily life; staff, governors and families work together to support each child to achieve their best within a kind, caring environment and a broad, enriching curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Head Boy Head Girl Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl House Captains School Council Mini Vinnies Reading Influencers

Sports

Football Basketball Dance

Facilities

Large playing fields Playgrounds Forest school area Allotment

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum across subjects including Art, Computing, Design & Technology, English, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Personal, Social & Health Education, Phonics & Spelling, Physical Education, Reading, Religious Education, Science, Writing Enrichment activities including football, basketball and dance Art and creative opportunities within allotment and forest school clubs Trips to seaside, the power station and Temple Newsam Pupil leadership and a range of pupil groups to drive school improvement

SEND Provision

Holy Name works with Chatterbugs for speech therapy and NHS Speech & Language Service; autism support is provided by STARS specialists, with reference to Zig Zag and other autism resources; there are Dyslexia resources and guidance; SEMH (social, emotional and mental health) support; Leeds Local Offer for SEND documentation; SEND Policy and Annual Report to Parents and Governors 2025 available on site.

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