Primary
Ofsted Good
About Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
We are a Catholic School, and welcome children from all faith backgrounds or of none. Our strong family ethos is evident in the generations of families that have been taught at Holy Cross over the years.
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Key Facts
Founded
1902
Head/Principal
Mrs Catherine Murphy
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
4.3
Teaching Quality
4.3
Communication
4.3
Student Wellbeing
4.3
Facilities
4.3
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
6.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
80.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Reviews 4
M
Michael B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 15, 2023
5.0
"Outstanding in every way!"
We transferred to Holy Cross mid-year and it has been a game-changer for our child. The teachers are passionate and engaging, the extracurricular activities are amazing and the staff are always available to help. We're so grateful to be part of the Holy Cross community!
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jan 1, 2023
5.0
"We love Holy Cross!"
Our little one loves going to school and we love the sense of community at Holy Cross. The teachers are always smiling and willing to help, the facilities are excellent and the values they teach are lovely. We're so grateful to be part of this amazing school!
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
E
Emily W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Fantastic school, caring staff and lovely facilities!"
We have been at Holy Cross for a few years now and I can honestly say it's the best decision we ever made. The staff are so caring and supportive, and the facilities are always being updated. My child loves going to school and the values they are teaching are wonderful.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 20, 2021
3.0
"A good school, but room for improvement"
We left Holy Cross after 3 years and while it was a good experience, I feel there is room for improvement in terms of communication and organisation. The values and ethos are great, but sometimes it felt like they were not consistently applied. Overall, it was a positive experience for our child, but we felt it was time to move on.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
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