Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Bath Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Heckmondwike for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. It ranks 45th of 97 primary schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 8 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 13 December 2022
'Learning is contagious at this school.' This pupil's view reflects that of many others. This is because leaders have built a new curriculum which is rewarding and purposeful. Pupils gain the knowledge and skills that they need for the next stage of their education. Leaders have made sure that the school is a caring and safe place for pupils to learn. Pupils benefit from the positive relationships that they have with staff and other pupils. Adults have high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils respond well to these. When children do occasionally fall out, they quickly 'make peace' with each other. Pupils are confident that if they reported any concerns, including about bullying, these would be dealt with properly by staff. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities that are available to broaden their horizons. Many pupils are proud of having taken part in a sporting competition. Staff make leading a healthy lifestyle and taking part in high-quality sport, such as the physical education fundamentals programme, a key feature of daily life. Leaders, including governors, have ensured that this is a school that is at the heart of the community. Pupils are active citizens. They raise funds for local and international charities. They know that the small actions they take make a big difference to others.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' actions to improve the quality of the curriculum have not been matched by actions to check the implementation. This means that subject leaders do not have a clear picture of how the curriculum meets the needs of all pupils. Senior leaders need to support subject leaders to better check the implementation of the curriculum in order to ensure continuous improvement.
- Too many pupils are persistently absent from school. This means that they are missing out on aspects of their education. Leaders should intensify actions to work effectively with parents and carers to improve attendance for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 78% met the expected standard |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Bass
- Phone
- 01924400820
- Address
- Bath Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9EA
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- URN
- 148849
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.