How many pupils attend Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 226 pupils on roll.

What ages does Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?

Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

When Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in parish of Our Lady and St Patrick — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady and St Patrick – see map (see notes 3&11); 3. Catholic children not in parish for whom Holy Rosary is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are not resident in the parish of Our Lady and St Patrick for whom Holy Rosary RC Primary is the nearest Catholic school]. (see notes 3&11), and 6 further criteria. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school, using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 49.6% of pupils at Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Holy Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in parish of Our Lady and St Patrick — Catholic children who are resident in the parish of Our Lady and St Patrick – see map (see notes 3&11)
3Catholic children not in parish for whom Holy Rosary is nearest Catholic school — Catholic children who are not resident in the parish of Our Lady and St Patrick for whom Holy Rosary RC Primary is the nearest Catholic school]. (see notes 3&11)
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
7Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
8Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
9Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated on the basis of a straight-line measurement between the front door of the child's home address (including the community entrance to flats) and the main entrance of the school, using the local authority's computerised measuring system. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, applications are first prioritised by (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidenced by appropriate professional, then (ii) sibling attendance at the school at time of enrolment. The governing body will admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one child is the last ranked within PAN where logistically possible.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.