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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
2 Beaumont Road, St Jude's, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 9BE, Plymouth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.1 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
290
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 64% of schools in the area. However, only 20% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2022Quality 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.4%
White Other14.5%
Asian Indian11.4%
Black Other8.6%
Black African8.6%
Other5.9%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Other3.8%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.37179, -4.13178 · PL4 9BE
School details
Local authorityPlymouth
RegionSouth West
URN140726
School typeAcademy converter
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 23 November 2022.
Is Holy Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores 64.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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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