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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Charles Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1LN, St. Helens
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.6 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 44% of pupils meet the expected standard, and just 12% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Overall, the school serves a community of 206 pupils and offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 44% | Bottom 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.3%
Black African13.1%
Asian Other7.8%
Asian Indian7.3%
White Other4.9%
Other2.9%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
traveller_irish1.5%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Location
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53.45566, -2.73200 · WA10 1LN
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104804
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 20.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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