Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy

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

Coalville, LE675AT Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
16 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Parsonwood Hill
Whitwick
Coalville, LE675AT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138297
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Parsonwood Hill, Whitwick, Coalville, LE67 5AT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Nottingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
138
Free School Meals
12.3% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
8.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.1 (9.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 109.0
2023 106.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Holy Cross School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 111.0
2024 103.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
138 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"In the light of Jesus we Love, Listen and Grow"

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Combating Discrimination

A Catholic ethos; part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Facilities

Forest School Beautiful grounds with outdoor learning opportunities

Curriculum Highlights

Life to the Full (RSHE) Kapow (RSHE) Science curriculum Religious Education (Come And See)

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school care

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