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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1LG, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.5 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
594
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score reflecting its performance, this primary academy demonstrates notable strengths in literacy and numeracy, achieving 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Additionally, it ranks in the top 28% of schools across the UK for expected outcomes, although only 11% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.5%
White Other22.9%
Mixed Other6.1%
Black African5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Other2.4%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.68950, 0.00570 · EN9 1LG
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN147265
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy a good school?
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy scores 85.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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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