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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Queens Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1AR, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.4 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
391
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally for expected standards. While the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is lower at 7%, overall satisfaction among parents is generally positive. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 20% of schools, suggesting room for growth in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 3 July 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian64.7%
Black African12.8%
White British7.4%
White Other5.1%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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51.56276, -1.76700 · SN3 1AR
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN136981
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holycross.swindon.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 3 July 2023.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 20.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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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