Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
URN: 146266 • Burton-on-Trent DE15 0JE
Overview
- Name
- Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 146266
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marie Dyche (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01283562686
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent DE15 0JE
Summary
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy, located in Burton-on-Trent, is a mixed primary academy that operates under the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Established in 1966, the school transitioned to an academy in September 2018 and currently serves 185 pupils, with a capacity for 217. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes the development of confident and ambitious individuals, guided by its core mission and values.
The curriculum at Holy Rosary is designed to empower students and support their overall well-being. The school places a strong emphasis on social, emotional health, and safeguarding, ensuring that the safety of pupils is a top priority. The dedicated safeguarding team works closely with families and external services to provide early support and resources for those in need.
Holy Rosary has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted following its inspection in May 2025, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards. The academy actively engages with the local Catholic community, fostering trust and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
The curriculum at Holy Rosary is designed to empower students and support their overall well-being. The school places a strong emphasis on social, emotional health, and safeguarding, ensuring that the safety of pupils is a top priority. The dedicated safeguarding team works closely with families and external services to provide early support and resources for those in need.
Holy Rosary has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted following its inspection in May 2025, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards. The academy actively engages with the local Catholic community, fostering trust and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Shobnall Primary School (74.8)
- All Saints CofE (C) Primary School (72.5)
- Needwood CofE VA Primary School (72.1)
- The Mosley Academy (72.1)
- Shobnall Primary & Nursery School (71.6)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 217
- Pupils
- 185
- Boys
- 79
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 15.70
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 185 | 79 | 106 | 217 | 15.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 199 | 86 | 113 | 217 | 20.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 217 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 217 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 116 | 117 | 214 | 9.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 125 | 111 | 214 | 6.40 |
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