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St Cross Catholic Primary School
Upper Marsh Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, the school ranks in the top 88% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 45% of pupils meet the expected standards, and there are no students achieving at a higher standard. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement and overall experience.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2019Older 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%. | 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (103 responses)
★★★★★3.4
School keeps me informed
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
74%
Behaviour is good
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.8%
White Other11.4%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African2.5%
Black Other2.0%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.75335, -0.01263 · EN11 8BN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN148496
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stcross.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cross Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Cross Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2019.
Is St Cross Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Cross Catholic Primary School scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Cross Catholic Primary School?
Based on 103 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Cross Catholic Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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