Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
URN: 148849 • Heckmondwike WF16 9EA
Overview
- Name
- Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
- URN
- 148849
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Bass (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924400820
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bath Road, Heckmondwike WF16 9EA
Summary
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, with a current enrolment of 208 pupils, close to its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on its strong Catholic ethos, aiming to foster a community built on values of peace, love, and justice. The Head Teacher, Mrs. Claire Bass, emphasizes the importance of moral, social, and spiritual development alongside academic achievement, ensuring that children are prepared to be active citizens.
The curriculum at Holy Spirit is designed to be engaging and purposeful, allowing students to build their knowledge progressively. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's commitment to high-quality education and strong relationships within the school community. The school’s 12 virtues serve as a guiding framework for both staff and students, promoting a shared language and understanding of values.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy welcomes parental involvement and encourages visits for prospective families to experience the school environment firsthand. The school community is described as a supportive family where pupils feel cared for and valued.
The curriculum at Holy Spirit is designed to be engaging and purposeful, allowing students to build their knowledge progressively. Recent Ofsted reports highlight the school's commitment to high-quality education and strong relationships within the school community. The school’s 12 virtues serve as a guiding framework for both staff and students, promoting a shared language and understanding of values.
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy welcomes parental involvement and encourages visits for prospective families to experience the school environment firsthand. The school community is described as a supportive family where pupils feel cared for and valued.
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Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 21.20
- Open date
- 2021-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 114 | 94 | 210 | 21.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 106 | 100 | 210 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 115 | 94 | 210 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 115 | 94 | 210 | 22.00 |
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