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Holy Cross RC Primary School
Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1DB, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.0 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
177
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 68% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, the school shows promise, but there may be areas for growth in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality 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%. | 68% | Top 41% 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 British24.9%
Other15.8%
White Other12.4%
Black African11.3%
Asian Other6.2%
Asian Indian5.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Black Caribbean3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
traveller_irish1.7%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed Other0.6%
Location
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51.44310, -2.60003 · BS3 1DB
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN109244
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross RC Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross RC Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Holy Cross RC Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross RC Primary School scores 45.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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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