Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

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

Sutton Coldfield, B762SP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
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
24 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Laburnum Drive
Walmley
Sutton Coldfield, B762SP
Phone
1216752158
Website
holycross-sch.net/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140525
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Laburnum Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, B76 2SP
Website
www.holycross-sch.net/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST. JOHN PAUL II MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
211
Free School Meals
10.9% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.0 (11.5 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.0 (2.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
211 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We share in Christ's life so He can guide our thoughts, words and actions"

A - achieve an understanding of who God wants me to be C - caring citizens H - high standards in all lessons I - Inspire all children to do their best at all times E - engage in a strong and trusting home, school and parish partnership V - value the power of prayer and develop my Catholic faith E - everyone to grow closer to God and follow the Church's teaching R - respect and uderstand other cultures and faiths S - school is a safe and caring environment

Catholic ethos with Gospel teachings at the centre; Jesuit Values underpin everything we do.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message highlighting a pupil-centered curriculum within a Catholic ethos; notes leadership by Executive Principal Mrs Walsh and Head of School Mrs Gorman, and inclusion leadership by Miss Turner.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Team School Council Mini Vinnies Kids Club PTA

Facilities

Large playing field Forest area Outdoor learning area Meadow grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Art Chromatic Progression pdf Art Monochromatic Progression pdf Art Sculpture Progression pdf Computing Progression of Skills for Years 1 - 6 pdf Design and Technology skills progression pdf Genre Progression Non Fiction pdf Geography Progression pdf History Progression pdf Maths - Key Instant Recall Facts for parents pdf Maths Progression and Calculation Policy 2024 All year groups pdf Maths Progression and Calculation Policy Nursery and reception pdf MFL Progression pdf Music Development Plan Summary Autumn 2024 pdf Music Progression pdf PE Overview pdf PE Progression pdf Phonics Progression - Read Write Inc pdf PSHE/RSHE Overview pdf PSHE/RSHE Progression pdf RE long term plan pdf Science Skills Progression pdf Writing Progression pdf

SEND Provision

Holy Cross provides a continuum of support for pupils with SEND, led by the Inclusion Lead/SENCo (Miss Turner); The school has a SEND Information Report and SEND Policy, and supports pupils with external agencies and health services such as Speech and Language Therapy and Educational Psychology.

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