Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Otley Old Road, LEEDS, LS16 6NF
Part of: THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
LEEDS, LS16 6NF
208 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
20.20% FSM %
100 Boys
108 Girls
About Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 208 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jonathan Gibbons.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leeds or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds Central and Headingley
Ward Weetwood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2015
UKPRN 10049517
URN 142004
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah McDonagh Chair of Local Governing Body 17/09/2025 10/01/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Jessica Wilkinson Chair of Local Governing Body 13/06/2022 16/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emily Brown Local Governor 06/10/2021 05/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Burt Local Governor 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanna Cooper Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Fr Michael Doody Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Gibbons Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Hemming Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sophie Ledger Local Governor 03/01/2023 02/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah McDonagh Local Governor 11/01/2023 16/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Elliot Moreland Local Governor 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Oldham Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Iveson Primary School
0.45 km • Leeds
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Ireland Wood Primary School
0.6 km • Leeds
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Lighthouse School Leeds
0.6 km • Leeds
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Ralph Thoresby School
1.08 km • Leeds
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Cookridge Primary School
1.16 km • Leeds
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Lawnswood School
1.4 km • Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in LEEDS, Leeds.
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy has 208 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is Mr Jonathan Gibbons.
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is at Otley Old Road, Cookridge, LEEDS, LS16 6NF, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Gibbons
Otley Old Road, Cookridge, LEEDS, LS16 6NF
01132677532
www.holynameprimary.org.uk
Location
LS16 6NF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142004
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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