SchoolScoresHoly Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Otley Old Road, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 6NF
0113 267 7532 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 July 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Leeds comparisons use the 94 of its 187 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 93 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 38th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 44th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 57% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern Joint 35th highest of 89 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 33rd highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leeds. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leeds figures pool parents at the Leeds schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
77% — 16 points above the Leeds average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leeds. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 76 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 108th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 169th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 152nd highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 90th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 25.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 11th lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 98th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 26th highest of 187 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 158th highest of 184 state primary schools in Leeds. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Iveson Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ireland Wood Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cookridge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adel St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cookridge Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adel Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadgate Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawksworth Wood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 July 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy?
93% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 22 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142004.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.