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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School

School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0EL, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.2 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
48
Capacity
70
Ages
211
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly as it ranks in the top 93% for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. However, only 40% of pupils meet the expected standards, and just 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Despite its small size, the school offers a nurturing environment, though its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other schools in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 18 July 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.40%Bottom 7% 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 British95.8%
White Other2.1%
Location
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52.65257, 0.40091 · PE33 0EL

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141228
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Holy Cross Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 July 2023.

Is Holy Cross Church of England Primary School a good school?

Holy Cross Church of England Primary School scores 16.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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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