Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Leopold Street, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 4AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Leeds for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 132nd of 177 primary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 February 2013, report published 4 March 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 October 2023

Pupils feel very happy at this school and attend well. They proudly celebrate the rich mix of cultures that make Holy Rosary and St Anne's unique and special. They know that the school and the academy trust have high expectations for them, including for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Most pupils live up to these expectations and achieve well. Pupils are very polite and courteous. They understand the school's rules and the reasons for them. During social times, pupils conduct themselves well, chatting sensibly and playing with their friends. In lessons, most pupils listen carefully, follow instructions and are keen to complete learning activities. Large numbers of pupils attend the wide range of activities which the school provides outside the school day, including the reading café and musical theatre. Pupils benefit from the high standard of choral singing that comes from being the lead choir school for Leeds Cathedral. They make the most of the opportunities that the school provides to participate and compete in a wide array of sports. Pupils proudly take on leadership roles, such as being playground buddies and eco-warriors. Elected representatives, including school councillors and bistro buddies, gather and communicate the views of their peers well. The school takes account of their suggestions, for example by providing a daily salad bar at lunchtime. These activities build pupils' interests and develop their self-confidence.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, some learning activities do not reflect the curriculum's high ambition for all. As a result, some pupils do not reach their full academic potential. The school should ensure that learning activities allow all pupils to achieve their best.
  • On occasion, some pupils find it difficult to focus in lessons and this can disrupt learning. The school should develop strategies to better enable all pupils to demonstrate positive approaches to learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths43%

43%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

207 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals55.1%

55.1%, 28.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language72.5%

72.5%, 50.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.5%

13.5%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hillcrest Academy0.3 milesReport card: Strong standard63% met the expected standard
Little London Academy0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement70% met the expected standard
Bankside Primary School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good31% met the expected standard
Shakespeare Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
Bracken Edge Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Megan Nichol
Address
Leopold Street, Chapeltown, Leeds, LS7 4AW
Local authority
Leeds
URN
147487

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.