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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.6 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
148
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a small pupil population of 148, the school has shown some strengths, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, ranking in the top 96% nationally. However, it is important to note that the recent Ofsted report rated the school as 'Requires Improvement,' indicating areas that need development, and no students reached the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Parents should consider these factors when evaluating the school's fit for their child.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 35% | Bottom 5% 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 British93.9%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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50.76114, -1.27879 · PO32 6AS
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN118198
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2023.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 5.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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