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Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Stonesby Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TY, Leicester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.6 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. However, the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard is notably low at just 3%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students at all levels. Overall, while parent satisfaction is likely positive due to the Good rating, the school may need to focus on enhancing outcomes for higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 21 March 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.9%
Black African21.0%
White Other11.4%
Asian Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.7%
traveller_irish3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.59434, -1.13576 · LE2 6TY
School details
Local authorityLeicester
RegionEast Midlands
URN146224
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
Holy Cross Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores 15.6/100 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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