The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Bass (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bath Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrian Jackson College
Independent · Very close
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Primary · 468m away
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ethos College
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy take?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is in Heckmondwike, WF16 9EA, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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