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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Gautby Road, Bidston, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 7DU, Wirral
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.1 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
181
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, with 73% of pupils meeting expected standards—placing it in the top 28% nationally. While the school shows room for improvement in achieving higher standards, it maintains a solid reputation within the local authority. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 20 October 2022Quality 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.0%
White Other6.1%
Black African5.0%
Asian Other3.9%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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53.40301, -3.06598 · CH41 7DU
School details
Local authorityWirral
RegionNorth West
URN105087
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.holycross.wirral.sch.uk
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 20 October 2022.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 53.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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