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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow
Tracyes Road, Southern Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6JJ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.4 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
421
Capacity
436
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 45% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 5-11 in Essex.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.8%
Black African24.5%
White Other17.8%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Asian Other2.1%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.75707, 0.12097 · CM18 6JJ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136967
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2012.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Harlow scores 51.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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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