Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 15th of 22 primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 10 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
The school's passion and determination to build 'loving hearts and strong minds' is lived and breathed at Holy Rosary. Pupils and staff are happy and proud to attend such a special place. Pupils know they will be well cared for, and they are. The school has high expectations for all pupils, and the vast majority achieve the ambitions set for them. Pupils attend well and arrive on time ready to be the best version of themselves. As soon as children start school, they learn that there are high expectations for how they are expected to behave through the 'Holy Rosary Way'. Pupils rise to these expectations. Their understanding of, and commitment to, the shared values help the school to be a calm and purposeful place. Relationships in school are rooted in mutual respect. The school ensures that every pupil feels valued and supported. Pupils say that everyone in the Holy Rosary family is treated fairly and equally. 'Character Buddies' help the youngest children to settle quickly and act as role models for them. The school's ambition for its pupils extends well beyond the classroom. Many carefully thought-out activities, experiences and opportunities are available for pupils to engage with. These help them to develop into confident, articulate young people who can contribute positively to their local community.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, the work that pupils are given to complete is not matched well enough to what pupils need to practise. This means that some pupils lose focus and do not make as much progress through the curriculum as they could. The school should continue to ensure that teachers consistently match work to the needs of pupils.
- Sometimes, pupils are not given sufficient opportunity to develop their learning through appropriate discussion. This means that some pupils do not have enough chances to connect, rehearse and apply their learning in order for it to become part of their long- term memory. The school should continue to ensure that teachers facilitate appropriate discussion of subject content to support pupils' learning over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 217
Schools near Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Tower View Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| The Violet Way Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Christ Church Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST RALPH SHERWIN CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marie Dyche
- Phone
- 01283562686
- Address
- Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0JE
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 146266
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.