St Cross Catholic Primary School

About St Cross Catholic Primary School

A Catholic school providing all children with the opportunity to grow as young people and develop a closer relationship with God. We respect and care for individual needs and work with St Augustine's Catholic Church to ensure every child leaves as a representative of Jesus.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Joanne Walsh

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 103 responses • 51% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

76.7% positive 23.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

78.6% positive 20.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

68.9% positive 29.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

73.8% positive 13.6% negative

My child does well at this school

77.7% positive 16.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 103 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

9.2

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

68.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily S Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 12, 2022

5.0

"A Home Away From Home"

St Cross has been a godsend for our family. My daughter has settled in so well and thrives under the kind and nurturing care of the teachers. The Catholic values and community spirit are genuinely palpable and I feel reassured that she's learning not just academics, but also compassion and empathy.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Jack T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with Amazing Staff"

My son is absolutely loving St Cross! The teachers are all so supportive and encouraging, and the school's focus on developing our children's values and faith is wonderful. The facilities are also excellent, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor play and learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 22, 2021

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We had a great time at St Cross, but there were a few issues with communication that left us feeling a bit frustrated. The staff are generally lovely, and the school's efforts to promote a sense of community are really admirable. However, with a bit more organisation and transparency, it could be an even better experience for families.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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