Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

A good academy converter school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School.

Swindon, SN31AR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queens Drive
Swindon, SN31AR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136981
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Clifton
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
384
Free School Meals
12.0% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.3 (4.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
384 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learn, Love, Grow, Live"

Learn, Love, Grow, Live Gospel values Moral values

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School states that its Catholic faith is central to all that they do, with the curriculum, moral values and relationships stemming from gospel values so that children are reminded of God's loving presence in all that they do.

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher describes Holy Cross Catholic Primary School as offering a unique, diverse curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning, with a mission of Learn, Love, Grow, Live; emphasising outstanding behaviour, gospel values, strong parish links, and a welcoming, vibrant community where all are valued.

Facilities

Collaborative learning hubs Classrooms with direct access to outside space Inspiring libraries Music and arts facilities Wide range of sporting equipment

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