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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Culverley Road, Catford, London, SE6 2LD, Lewisham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.2 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
238
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 83% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which is among the top 9% nationally. While 10% of students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, parents can take comfort in the strong overall academic performance and high levels of satisfaction within the community.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African27.3%
White Other14.7%
White British11.3%
Asian Other7.1%
Mixed W+B African5.9%
Asian Indian5.9%
Mixed Other5.5%
Black Caribbean4.2%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Irish1.3%
Location
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51.44282, -0.01670 · SE6 2LD
School details
Local authorityLewisham
RegionLondon
URN100739
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2016.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 95.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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