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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Laburnum Drive, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 2SP, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.6 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 73% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's above-average performance, although the percentage achieving a higher standard remains modest at 10%. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 4-11 in Birmingham.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2013Older 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Irish2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Black African2.4%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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52.55615, -1.79303 · B76 2SP
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN140525
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holycross-sch.net/
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 24 April 2013.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 64.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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